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.

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

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

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

Experience arts from Akita

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

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

A secluded ryokan

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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