Best Visiting 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.

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

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Experience arts from Akita

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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