Akita Travel Guide

Be soothed by adorable Akita dogs at this hall dedicated to the breed!

The gorge named after the "Sanzu River," which separates this world from the next, offers breathtaking autumn foliage views.

A valley that is bound to impress with its beauty colored by fresh greenery and autumn foliage.

A beautiful spot for all seasons and a powerful location for love.

It is a historic park known for its cherry blossom festival, which includes the famous "tarai-kogi race".

A zoo filled with events that make the charm of animals even more alluring.

The World Heritage with an undisturbed primitive forest.

The scenic peninsula known for the intangible cultural property, Namahage.

A panoramic masterpiece created by the force of nature and eons of time.

Experience Kamakura, Yokote’s winter tradition, throughout the year.

The lake boasts the deepest water in Japan with a beautiful cobalt blue surface.

Enjoy a breathtaking Namahage experience！

Inaniwa Udon noodles are made using a secret recipe and have an excellent thirst-quenching texture.

Savor Kiritanpo Nabe (hot pot) and other Akita’s specialties.

Stay at a traditional storehouse in Kakunodate.

Onsen fans dream of visiting this secret hot spring in the mountains.

With over 100 years of history, Omagari Hanabi is Japan’s largest firework competition, held on the last Saturday of every August, attracting nearly 700,000 visitors.

A snow festival with a tradition of about 450 years enshrining the water god in Kamakura.

It is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region, with "Kanto" lanterns resembling rice ears or rice bales used to pray for a good harvest.