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.

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 walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A secluded ryokan

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

Come face to face with lions behind glass

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers