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.

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

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

A secluded ryokan

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

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

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

Experience arts from Akita

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs