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.

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

Experience arts from Akita

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art