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.

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

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Experience arts from Akita

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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