📝 Articles about Akita
Mizusawa Onsen (Semboku Tazawako) | A Highland Spa with Ski Slopes and Komagatake Views
On the Tazawako highland, this spring pairs open-air baths facing Mount Akita-Komagatake w…
Uttou Onsen Matagi no Yu (Kitaakita) | A Mountain Bath in the Land of the Matagi
A lone-inn spring in Ani, home of the Matagi hunting culture, this rustic bath also serves…
Yuze Onsen (Kazuno) | A Riverside Retreat in the Yoneshiro Gorge
Inns line the Yoneshiro River gorge at this hot spring, a scenic Kazuno getaway prized for…
Doroyu Onsen (Yuzawa) | A Milky Secret Spring Beside Kawarage Jigoku
A milky-white secret spring where just a few inns stand in a mountain gorge, paired with t…
Akinomiya Onsenkyo (Yuzawa) | Said to Be Akitas Oldest Hot Spring Village
Reputed to be the oldest hot spring in Akita, this quiet mountain retreat scatters inns al…
Oga Onsenkyo (Oga) | A Seaside Spa of Namahage and the Japan Sea
On the northern coast of the Oga Peninsula, this hot spring village blends the Namahage le…
Oyu Onsen (Kazuno) | A Riverside Hot Spring Beside Ancient Stone Circles
A historic hot spring town along the Oyu River, this bathing village lies close to the Wor…
Goshogake Onsen (Kazuno) | Steam Boxes and Ondol at a Geothermal Retreat
Rising from the geothermal fields of Hachimantai, this characterful retreat offers seven b…
Tamagawa Onsen (Semboku) | Japans Strongest Acidic Spring and a Healing Retreat
Boasting the largest single-source flow in Japan, this powerful acidic spring is a legenda…
Nyuto Onsenkyo (Semboku) | A Cluster of Seven Secluded Hot Springs
Seven inns scattered through the beech forest of Towada-Hachimantai each hold their own so…
Tonburi
Processed broom-cypress seeds known as the caviar of the fields, an Odate specialty.…
Babahera Ice Cream
A summer icon of Akita, shaped into a rose by roadside vendors with a spatula.…
Damako Mochi
A rustic Minami-Akita hot pot of rounded rice balls simmered in chicken broth.…
Iburigakko
A traditional Akita pickle of smoked daikon aged in rice bran, prized for its smoky aroma.…
Jumonji Chuka Soba
A gentle Yokote ramen with clear sardine broth and delicate curly noodles.…
Yokote Yakisoba
A Yokote specialty fried noodle topped with a fried egg and sweet savory sauce.…
Hatahata and Shottsuru Nabe
Akita prefectural fish simmered in local fish sauce, a beloved Oga winter hot pot.…
Hinai Jidori Chicken
One of Japan three finest heritage chickens from Odate, prized for firm bite and deep umam…
Inaniwa Udon
A refined hand-stretched dried noodle from Inaniwa, prized for its silky smooth texture.…
Kiritanpo Nabe
A hearty Odate-born hot pot of grilled rice sticks simmered in rich Hinai chicken broth.…
Yokote and Masuda Storehouses and Yakisoba
Walk the storehouse streets of Masuda and taste famous Yokote yakisoba on this southern Ak…
Akita City and Senshu Park Stroll
From the Kubota Castle ruins at Senshu Park into the city center, enjoy Akita history and …
Nyuto Hot Springs and Dakigaeri Gorge
Soak at the secluded Nyuto hot springs, then walk the emerald Dakigaeri Gorge on this soot…
Oga Peninsula Namahage and Geopark
Meet the Namahage tradition, then follow the rugged coast to Cape Nyudo on this scenic Oga…
Kakunodate Samurai District and Lake Tazawa
Stroll the black-fenced samurai streets, then head to the deep blue waters of Lake Tazawa …
Dairyuji Temple: A Hidden Oga Power Spot with Japan Only Pagoda Doubling as a Bell Tower
Dairyuji Temple in Oga City is a rare Zen temple whose Ryuoden hall, a pagoda-style struct…
Motodaki Spring Falls: A Hidden Nikaho Power Spot of Mossy Rock and Mount Chokai Spring Water
Water welling up from the lava edge of Mount Chokai streams down mossy rock faces about th…
Dakigaeri Gorge: A Hidden Senboku Power Spot of Emerald Streams and the Kami-no-iwabashi Bridge
With an emerald-green stream and a vermilion suspension bridge, Dakigaeri Gorge is beautif…
Goza-no-ishi Shrine: A Hidden Senboku Power Spot by Lake Tazawa with the Tatsuko Legend
Standing on the shore of Lake Tazawa, Goza-no-ishi Shrine carries the legend of Princess T…
Koshio Shrine: A Hidden Akita City Power Spot, Guardian of the Northern Gate of Akita Castle
Said to have been enshrined in ancient times to protect the land of Akita, Koshio Shrine i…
Shinzan Shrine: A Hidden Oga Power Spot Where the Namahage Legend Lives On
Set on Mount Shinzan, one of the three sacred peaks of Oga, Shinzan Shrine has long been c…
Hottai Falls: A Hidden Yurihonjo Power Spot Falling Toward Mount Chokai
Gathering the snowmelt of Mount Chokai and rushing down while facing its summit, Hottai Fa…
Yasu Falls: A Hidden Kitaakita Power Spot with a Two-Tier Cascade and a Tragic Love Legend
Falling in two tiers over a drop of about ninety meters, Yasu Falls is one of Akita finest…
Akagami Shrine Gosha-do: A Hidden Oga Power Spot with the Stone Steps Built by Demons
Deep in the mountains of the Oga Peninsula, five halls stand in a row at the top of nine h…
Karamatsu Shrine: A Hidden Akita Power Spot for Safe Birth and Cedar Avenues
A quiet shrine in Daisen reached through a cedar avenue over three hundred years old, wher…
Akita Winter Travel: Namahage, Yokote Kamakura & Kakunodate
秋田の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。なまはげ柴灯まつり・横手かまくら・角館雪景色など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Akita Autumn Foliage 2026: Dakigaeri Gorge, Kakunodate & Lake Tazawa
秋田の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。抱返り渓谷・角館・田沢湖など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Akita Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Akita. Spring sakura viewing guide wit…
Akita Local Gourmet Guide: Kiritanpo
Discover Akita''s unique local cuisine including きりたんぽ. A food lover''s guide to the best …
Rainy Day in Akita: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Akita! Discover top indoor attractions including 秋田市立千秋美術館,…
Akita Food Guide: Kiritanpo, Inaniwa Udon & Hinai Jidori
Akita's kiritanpo hot pot, the silky Inaniwa udon and the prized Hinai jidori chicken toge…
Oga Namahage Sedo Festival: Midwinter Strange Festival Where Fire and Demons Perform Together
Held the second Friday through Sunday of February, the Namahage Sedo Festival at Shinzan S…
Kakunodate Samurai Houses and Weeping Cherry Blossoms: Spring in the "Little Kyoto of Michinoku"
Kakunodate in Semboku, Akita, is the "Little Kyoto of Michinoku," known for Edo-period sam…
Oga Onsen and Nyudozaki: Sunset over the Sea of Japan and Peninsula Panoramas
Oga Onsen in Oga, Akita, is a hot spring resort with panoramic Sea of Japan views. Cape Ny…
Yokote Kamakura: Snow Hut Festival Offering Coins to the Water Deity
Yokote Kamakura, held February 15–16 each year in Yokote, Akita, lines the city with about…
Daisen Akitakomachi: Harvest Festival in Japan's Premier Rice Country
In Daisen, Akita — Japan's premier rice producing area in the Senboku Plain — after the Da…
GAO Oga Aquarium: Aquarium Facing the Sea of Japan Where Polar Bears Swim
Oga Aquarium GAO in Oga, Akita, is popular for polar bears' underwater swimming viewed at …
Kiritanpo Nabe: Akita's Regional Hot Pot with Hinai Jidori Stock and Fresh-Pounded Rice Sticks
Kiritanpo nabe is Akita's signature regional hot pot — kiritanpo (rice paste grilled on st…
Kinshuko Lake and Waga Sennin Gorge: Hidden Autumn Foliage Gems on the Iwate Border
Kinshuko Lake (Waga River Dam) and Waga Sennin Gorge on the border with Iwate are hidden a…
Oyu Stone Circles: 4000-Year-Old Stone Circles Embodying Jomon People's View of the Universe
The Oyu Stone Circles in Kazuno, Akita, are double concentric stone rings from approximate…
Inaniwa Udon: Translucent Fine Noodles Born from 400 Years of Hand-Stretching Technique
Inaniwa udon originating from the Inaniwa district of Yuzawa, Akita, is one of "Japan's Th…
Land of Akita Beauties: The Secret of Beautiful Skin Nurtured by Rice, Snow, and Hot Springs
The beauty of Akita women, known as "Akita Bijin," is said to be nurtured by the environme…
Gojome Morning Market: Tohoku's Oldest Morning Market Continuing 600 Years
The morning market of Gojome in Minami-Akita, Akita, is Tohoku's oldest morning market con…
Kurikoma Highland Autumn Foliage: Golden Mountain Colors Said to Be Tohoku's Finest
Kurikoma Mountain (1,626m) straddling Akita, Iwate, and Miyagi is called "Tohoku's finest …
Dewa Sanzan and Haguro-san: Mountain Ascetic Journey of Spiritual Rebirth
The Three Mountains of Dewa (Gassan, Haguro-san, Yudonosan) on the Yamagata-Akita border a…
Oga Peninsula Geopark: Geological Treasure Trove Where the Sea of Japan and Rock Strata Interweave
The Oga Peninsula in Akita is a Geopark where the rough Sea of Japan and geological treasu…
Nishimonai Bon Dance: Graceful Indigo-Dyed Costume Dance at Japan's Three Great Bon Festivals
Nishimonai Bon Dance in Ugo, Akita, is one of Japan's Three Great Bon Festival Dances (alo…
Akita City Old Castle Town and Senshu Park: Kubota Castle Ruins, Cherry Blossoms, and Local Sake
Senshu Park developed on the ruins of Kubota Castle of the 200,000-koku Akita domain is fa…
Lake Hachirogata and Ogata Village: Agricultural Heartland Born from Japan's Largest Land Reclamation
Lake Hachirogata, once Japan's second-largest lake, was reclaimed after WWII to become Oga…
Tazawako Ski Resort and Lake Tazawa: Ski Resort with Iwate Mountain Views
Tazawako Ski Resort on the Tazawako Highlands in Semboku, Akita, is one of Tohoku's leadin…
Odate and Akita Dog: A Journey Meeting Akita Dogs in the Hometown of Loyal Hachiko
Odate, Akita, is the origin of the Akita dog — Japan's representative native breed. The ho…
Nyuto Onsen — Ultimate Hot Spring Retreat in a Hidden Valley
Escape to the secluded Nyuto Onsen hot spring village in Akita, where seven traditional in…
Kanto Festival — Lanterns Swaying Like Rice Ears on a Summer Night
Watch the spectacular Akita Kanto Festival, where performers balance towering bamboo poles…
Oga Peninsula and Namahage — The Demon Visits! Akita's Unique Folk Culture
Discover the Oga Peninsula's dramatic cliffs and the famous Namahage tradition, where demo…
Lake Tazawa — Japan's Deepest Lake with Mystical Cobalt Blue Waters
Gaze into Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake at 423m, its legendary cobalt-blue waters shim…
Taiheizan Miyoshi Shrine — The Renowned Shrine of Martial Arts and Victory
Visit Taiheizan Miyoshi Shrine in Akita, a revered sanctuary dedicated to the gods of mart…
Nyuto Onsen — Seven Hot Springs in a Secluded Mountain Forest
Experience the legendary seven-spring tour at Nyuto Onsen, where each milky bath deep in t…