Akita

Akita prefecture is a mountainous prefecture located just south of Aomori.

Akita prefecture is a mountainous prefecture located just south of Aomori and facing the Sea of Japan.

1. Lake Tazawa

2. Nyuto Onsen

3. Kakunodate

4. Oga Peninsula

1. Kiritanpo

2. Inaniwa Udon

3. Akita Sake

Access: The Akita bullet train will take you direct from Tokyo to Akita. The trip is 3 hours and 45 minutes long.

You could also fly to Akita Airport and from the airport it is a 40 minute bus ride to the city.

Main attractions: Senshu Park

Festivals: Noshiro Tanabata, Akita Kanto Fesitval

Access: 2 hours and 50 minutes from Tokyo on the Akita Shinkansen to Tazawako Station.

Nyuto Onsen is a popular Onsen spot in Akita.

Access: 50 minute bus ride from Tazawako Station.