Best around Akita Spot List

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.

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.

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

A secluded ryokan

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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