Travel Destinations in Akita

Kakunodate

Known as the 'Little Kyoto of Tohoku', this beautifully preserved samurai district features centu...

Lake Tazawa

Lake Tazawa is Japan's deepest lake at 423 meters, its waters maintaining a stunning cobalt-blue ...

Namahage Museum

A museum dedicated to the Namahage folk tradition of the Oga Peninsula

The Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita showcases the UNESCO-listed Namahage tradition — fearsome maske...

Nyuto Onsen

A secluded collection of seven rustic hot spring inns nestled deep in the mountains near Lake Taz...

Oga Peninsula

The Oga Peninsula juts dramatically into the Sea of Japan, famous as the home of the Namahage—fea...

Senshu Park

Senshu Park (Kubota Castle Ruins)

Senshu Park occupies the hilltop ruins of Kubota Castle, the former seat of the Satake clan who r...

Towada-Hachimantai National Park

Spanning Akita and Aomori prefectures, this national park encompasses the serene Lake Towada and ...

Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival

The Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival transforms this Akita city into a magical winter wonderland, wh...