Best Visiting 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.

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

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

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

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

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

Experience arts from Akita

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers