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 walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

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

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

A secluded ryokan

Experience arts from Akita

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

A genuine Japanese-style ryokan located on the lakeside of Lake Tazawa

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

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences