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.

Experience arts from Akita

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

A secluded ryokan

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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