Best around Akita Spot List

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.

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.

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

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

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

A city hotel having guest rooms with an open-air bath

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

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

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

A secluded ryokan

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

The Streets Fill up with the Lights of the Kanto Festival!

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno