Best around Akita Spot List

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 beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

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.

Come face to face with lions behind glass

A secluded ryokan

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

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

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences