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.

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 walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

Experience arts from Akita

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

A secluded ryokan

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass