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.
Come face to face with lions behind glass
Kakunodate's black-fenced samurai district glows with each season, and you can stroll in kimono, ride a rickshaw, or watch cherry-bark craftsmen at work
Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line
Experience arts from Akita
The Streets Fill up with the Lights of the Kanto Festival!
Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity
The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art
A walking path around rising volcanic smoke
Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting
An isolated inn with a mysterious atmosphere, located deep in the mountains
A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs
This hotel's highlight is the open-air bath that overlooks its garden
Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine
A ritual worth fighting your fear to see
Take a stroll on the pathway with views of this beautiful gorge
The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai
A relaxing accommodation loved by women