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.

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.

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

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A secluded ryokan

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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

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