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.

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.

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.

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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

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

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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

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

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A secluded ryokan