Akita

Landmark4.4/5

Lake Tazawa

This deep lake in northern Japan holds water so dark blue it reads as sapphire. A road circles the shore, with the Tatsuko Statue standing at the water’s edge.

Landmark4.4/5

Oga Peninsula

Akita’s peninsula has a mountain-backed coast that rises and dips along the Sea of Japan. From Mount Kanpu, you can see the mountains and sea together.

Culture4.1/5

Akita Museum of Art

A 20-meter mural of Akita’s history anchors this museum, in a gallery built around it. Ando’s concrete building frames the park across a reflecting pool.

Culture4/5

Akita City Senshū Museum of Art

This Akita art museum puts artists’ palettes beside their work. Exhibitions have ranged from picture-book art to Picasso compared with artists he reworked.

Landmark3.9/5

Akita Castle Ruins

This 8th-century border base is now a park, with remnants of its government compound among the paths. A small museum explains the site, and its ancient toilets used a water-flushing system.

Transport3.9/5

Akita Airport

Airport in Akita with cafes, restaurants and Akita-themed souvenirs.

Landmark4.4/5

Omoriyama Zoo

Akita's zoo has animal exhibits and an amusement park. You can watch animals up close, then spend part of the visit on rides.

Culture3.8/5

Akita Dog Museum

Hachiko-focused museum of Akita dogs, with photos, trophies and exhibits on their history. An Akita Inu sometimes naps at the counter.

Culture3.9/5

The Satake Historical Material Museum

Satake clan-history museum with projection-mapped exhibits on the family that ruled Akita. A second-floor terrace looks out over Senshu Park.

Culture4/5

Akarenga-kan Museum

Akita's former bank museum displays local crafts and prints inside a 1912 building with marble halls and fireplaces. The old bank safe still stands there.

Shop3.9/5

AEON MALL Akita

Shopping mall in Akita with a food court, restaurants, a cinema and a wide atrium.

Landmark4/5

Akita City Cultural Creation Centre

Akita's cultural center occupies a former art museum. Its wooden common area has tables for eating and resting, beneath a distinctive roof with round windows.

Shop3.6/5

SEIBU Akita Store

Akita department store with clothing, sake and snacks.

Culture4.1/5

Akita Prefectural Library

This large library has study spaces and exhibits on picture books, health and business. One corner is devoted to writer Yuka Komatsu.

Transport4.1/5

Akita Station

Train station with eateries, benches and station stamps.

Eat$$3.9/5

VIE DE FRANCE Akita

This Akita Station bakery and cafe serves breads and light meals, with a roomy 46-seat eat-in area.

Eat$$$3.6/5

CoCo Ichibanya Akita Tsuchizaki

CoCo Ichibanya with tablet ordering.

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Hotel Metropolitan Akita

Directly connected to JR Akita Station and featuring free WiFi access throughout the property, Hotel Metropolitan Akita offers 2 restaurants, a bar and air-conditioned accommodation. All rooms are carpeted and equipped with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Some also come with a seating area where guests can relax. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Akita Metropolitan Hotel, guests can arrange for a soothing massage. The 24-hour front desk offers laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage services. A variety of cuisine featuring fresh local produces can be enjoyed at Dining Manyo. Guests can also dine at one of the restaurants in the shopping and dining arcade of JR Akita Station. Akita Akarenga Kyodokan is an 8-minute drive away, while Omoriyama Zoo is an 18-minute drive from the hotel. Senshu Park can be walked to within just 6 minutes.

Stay$$$$4.3/5

Akita Castle Hotel

Located a 7-minute walk from JR Akita Station, Akita Castle Hotel features 4 dining options and comfortable guest rooms with free WiFi. There are a 24-hour convenience store, a nail salon and other shops available on site. Each carpeted room is fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. An electric kettle is also provided in the room. The private bathroom comes with a bath tub and free toiletries. Akita Castle Hotel provides 24-hour front desk services and room service meals. A laundry service is available for guests’ at an extra cost. Guests can also use free luggage storage or enjoy shopping at one of the on-site stores. The hotel is a 40-minute limousine bus ride or a 30-minute drive from Akita Airport. Senshu Park is a 5-minute walk away. On-site Japanese restaurant Kurumaya serves delicately prepared seasonal dishes. Chinese meals can be enjoyed at Totenko, while guests can sip their favourite drinks at Bar Lotus on the 8th floor.

Stay$$$4.25/5

Dormy inn Akita

Dormy Inn Akita is located opposite historical Senshu Park and is a 5-minute walk. from JR Akita Station is 8-minute walk. Free internet access and a public bath are provided. Rooms at Dormy Inn Akita have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and toiletries. Guests can make use of the open-air public bath with natural hot spring water and the coin-operated laundry machines. Nearby attractions include Akita Museum of Art, Tazawa Lake and the Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range.

Stay$$$$3.95/5

Route Inn Grantia Akita SPA RESORT

Boasting 5 hot-spring baths and a Korean sauna, Route Inn Grantia Akita Spa Resort is 1.5 km from JR Akita Train Station. Rooms include free internet, a full bathroom and satellite TV channels. Guests at Grantia Akita Spa Resort Route Inn stay in air-conditioned rooms with a tea maker and wood writing desk. Relaxation options include a soak in the bathtub and pay TV programs. Akita City Folk Traditions Hall (Neburi Nagashi Kan) is a 10-minute walk away, and Senshu Park is a 15-minute walk. Parking is free. A relaxation room with massage chairs is provided. Skin treatments are offered at the spa, or guests can try out a new style at the hair salon. Restaurants Hanano Yume Maguroya and Hanachaya offer Japanese cuisine.

Stay$3.55/5

Hotel Alpha Inn Akita

Hotel Alpha Inn Akita in Akita offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms. Guests appreciate the room size and comfort, ensuring a pleasant stay. The hotel features a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, free WiFi, and a lift. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and paid on-site private parking. An à la carte breakfast is available, providing a variety of options to start the day. Located 17 km from Akita Airport, the hotel is situated in Akita. Reception staff speak Japanese, assisting guests with their needs.

Stay$$3.55/5

Hotel Pearl City Akita Kawabata

Hotel Pearl City Akita Kawabata in Akita offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a bath, shower, TV, and work desk. Guests can enjoy Japanese and European cuisines at the on-site restaurant, which serves a continental buffet breakfast with local specialities, juice, and fruits. The hotel features a lift, daily housekeeping, full-day security, luggage storage, and paid on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a sofa bed, tatami floor, and work desk. Located 17 km from Akita Airport, the hotel is situated on a quiet street with scenic views. Guests appreciate the convenient location and attentive staff.

Stay4/5

Akita Onsen Plaza

Akita's onsen inn pairs overnight rooms with a public bathhouse fed by natural hot-spring water. Day visitors and hotel guests share the baths.

Stay3.6/5

Hotel Route Inn Akita Tsuchizaki

Akita hotel near the ferry terminal with public baths. Women exchange their room key at the desk for an onsen key.