Best Visiting 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.

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.

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Experience arts from Akita

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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