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.

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.

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Experience arts from Akita

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A secluded ryokan

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

An old folk house accommodation located in the village forest of Kakunodate

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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