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.

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A secluded ryokan

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

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

Experience arts from Akita

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

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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