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.

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

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

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

Take a stroll on the pathway with views of this beautiful gorge

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

Enjoy a comfortable stay at this city hotel in the downtown area

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

An old folk house accommodation located in the village forest of Kakunodate

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history