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.

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

A secluded ryokan

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art