Best 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.

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

Experience arts from Akita

A secluded ryokan

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

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

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai