Akita
Akita
Location: In the mountains of Northern Honshu, Japan's largest island.
Look out for: Hot Springs, Historic Samurai Mansions of Kakunodate, beautiful lakes and seaside city.
Hiking, Kanto Matsuri, Lakeside, Chasing waterfalls (such as Naso), Hachimantai Aspite Line, Osarizawa Mine, Kosaka Mine Office,
Food to try: Iburi Gakko (smoked sliced daikon radish), Hatahata fish, Kiritanpo (pounded rice formed into a tube shape, roasted on a cedar skewer, and coated in sweet miso).
Tips: learn about the prefecture's beautiful Akita dogs at the Akita Dog Museum, and visit the gorgeous Towada Lake. Tourism and share taxis are available from Akita Station.