Best tourist attractions in Akita Prefecture, Japan

Akita, Japan, has many gentle and beautiful scenery because of its gentleness. The spring, summer, autumn and winter here are as humid as water. The unique wine, charming snow scenery, and warm spring water are all fascinating. Let’s take an autumn trip to Japan!

Akita, Japan

Akita Prefecture is located in the northeastern part of Honshu Island, Japan, with Aomori Prefecture to the north and the Sea of ??Japan to the west. With Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, and abundant rivers and plains, it is a land of fertile fish and rice. The terrain is high in the east and low in the west, making it a rare snowy area in Japan. It has a small population and almost no industry. Agricultural production, especially rice cultivation, is very developed. The self-sufficiency rate ranks second in Japan. It has "Akita fine wine" and is known as the wine town; Akita cedar has rich forest resources and is known as "Japan's three most beautiful cedar trees". Painted furniture made from Akita cedar trees is sold throughout Japan, ranking first in sales in Japan.

Kakunodate

Kakuguchi is located in the eastern part of Akita County. It has a quiet environment, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the Tochigi Inchi River runs through the city to the south. Shijiao was originally built in the early 17th century and later developed into a "city under the city" (a town centered on the prince's palace). Today, the city still retains its northeastern style and is full of elegant and unique small-town style, so it is known as Austria's "Little Kyoto". Today, Kaorukan still retains many samurai residences and is one of the best examples of urban layout and samurai residence style among small Japanese cities. Ishiguroya, Ryuseiya and Nishinomiya are typical samurai residences. In addition, temples, shrines and warehouses are plastered with rows of businesses surrounding the town, allowing visitors to trace the long history of traffic control.

Opening hours: Sunday-Saturday: 9:00 am-5:30 pm;

Akita Prefecture Tazawa Lake Ski Resort

Located in Akita Prefecture The largest ski resort is at the foot of Mount Akita; sitting on Lake Tenze, the deepest lake in Japan, every ski trail overlooks the magnificent lake and mountain scenery. This is definitely a unique skiing experience. The snowfield is famous for its dry powder snow, with a variety of trails and gentle slopes suitable for skiers of all levels. You can take a bus to the famous Nyuto Hot Spring Village, where there are hot spring hotels of various styles. It's very convenient to stay.

Address: 73-2 Xiazi Takano, Tenze Lake Shenghouchi, Xianbei City, Akita County

Transportation: Take the Akita Shinkansen "" and get off at Tianze Lake Station.

Nyuyu Hot Spring Village

Akita also has the most famous hot springs in China, and the most worth visiting is Nyuyu Hot Spring Village. Nyuyu Hot Spring Village is located near Jiaoguanting and is located in a secluded mountain. It consists of seven different hot springs, each with its own source and therefore different effects. This paradise-like hot spring town has been rated as the number one secret hot spring in the eyes of Japanese people for 16 consecutive years.

Transportation: It takes about 50 minutes by car from JR Amasawako Station.