Best around Akita Spot List

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.

A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

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

Experience arts from Akita

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history