Best around Akita Spot List

A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.

Bukeyashiki Street with the Ashina family's 15,000-koku castle town. The direct descendants of the family still live in one of the upper-class samurai residences.

Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

This hotel's highlight is the open-air bath that overlooks its garden

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

An isolated inn with a mysterious atmosphere, located deep in the mountains

A genuine Japanese-style ryokan located on the lakeside of Lake Tazawa

Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Experience arts from Akita

A secluded ryokan

A variety of fascinating baths are available, including a large one resembling the Kurhaus

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

A classic hotel that blends in to the Little Kyoto of Kakunodate