Best around Surrounding Areas Of 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 classic hotel that blends in to the Little Kyoto of Kakunodate

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Experience arts from Akita

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

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

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

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

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see