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.

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.

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

A secluded ryokan

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

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Experience arts from Akita

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

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

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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