Best around Akita Spot List

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.

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 secluded ryokan

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Come face to face with lions behind glass

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting