Sashimaki Shitsugen

秋田驹之岳

Tamagawa Onsen Hot Spring

Located in the “hell zone,” a high-temperature geothermal field, this hot spring gushes with highly acidic—and scorching hot—water. It is the only place in Japa

Paper Balloon Festival in Kamihinokinai

This balloon festival is a traditional winter event held in the Kamihinokinai district of Nishiki town located in the eastern part of Akita Prefecture. Every ye

Hifuri Kamakura Festival

Held on the 13th and 14th of February each year, this festival marks the opening of the new lunar year with a celebratory show of fiery light. The festival's pu

Neko no Mise Namekawa

This cafe is situated within a former samurai townhouse in the Samurai Residence District of Kakunodate. Visitors can enjoy drinks and desserts while taking in

Yubian

This restaurant offers a daily changing menu of Yoshoku cuisine (Japanized European dishes) made from local, fresh ingredients such as Hinaiji chicken and veget

Sakura no Sato

Situated on "Samurai Residences Road", this restaurant serves regional specialties such as Inaniwa Udon noodles, Hinaiji chicken and soba noodles. (Open daily f

Murasaki

This restaurant serves regional specialties from Akita Prefecture such as kiritanpo nabe (hot pot) and hinaiji (high-end specialty) chicken as well as local sak

Kakunodate Birch Crafts Folklore House

In addition to promoting regional history, Kakunodate Birch Crafts Folklore House exhibits birch and cherry blossom wood or kaba-zaiku handicrafts.

Jin-ichi

Reservations are required at this popular restaurant which serves Western-influenced "creative" Japanese cuisine. The chef used to run an award-winning restaura

Tsurunoyu Onsen

Onsen in Akita prefecture located on the side of mount Nyutozan between Akita and Morioka.

Akita Kakunodate Nishinomiya-ke

Akita Kakunodate Nishinomiya-ke is a century-old property that belonged to the Nishinomiya family. The site is currently open to visitors with a souvenir shop,

Lake Tazawa-ko Sightseeing Boats

Lake Tazawa-ko Sightseeing Boats offer a 40-min tour around Lake Tazawa-ko.

Ukigi Jinja Shrine

Ukigi-jinja, also known as Kansagu, is a shrine located on the shores of Lake Tazawa-ko.

Lake Tazawa

This lake, located in Akita Prefecture, is the deepest lake in Japan.

Hirafuku Memorial Museum of Art

This small museum in Kakunodate exhibits works of art by Suian Hirafuku, Hyakusui Hirafuku, Naotake Odano and other Japanese artists. The Hirafuku Memorial Muse

Tatetsu Tomachi Shiryo-kan

Tatetsu is a former samurai residence turned into a history museum.