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.

A secluded ryokan

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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

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

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

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Experience arts from Akita

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke