Akita

Explore Akita’s Hidden Gems-Lake Tazawa, Kakunodate & Hot Springs

Akita is not on the top of the list for destinations within Japan for the average foreign tourist, which is in part due to its remote location. However, for nature-lovers and those interested in history, it is certainly worth the trek up north!
Oga Peninsula, Akita-Discover Japan’s Hidden Coastal Treasure

Oga Peninsula, in the western part of Akita, juts out into the Japan Sea in the shape of an ax. Along its coastline are fantastic views of crags and boulders, and it is noted for its beautiful sunsets.