What to do and see in Akita Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Nature & Parks

October 27, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.
Restaurants in Akita Prefecture

1. Kawarage Oyutaki Falls

Takamatsu, Yuzawa 019-0404 Akita Prefecture http://www.city-yuzawa.jp/midokoro02/711.html
Excellent
77%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 43 reviews

Kawarage Oyutaki Falls

2. Nakajimadai Recreation no Mori

Toshiyama Baba, Nikaho 018-0151 Akita Prefecture
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Nakajimadai Recreation no Mori

3. Kuwanokidai Wetland

Yashimamachi Jonai, Yurihonjo 015-0418 Akita Prefecture [email protected] http://yurihonjo-kanko.jp/special/kuwanokidai/
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Kuwanokidai Wetland

4. Dakigaeri Valley

Tazawako Sotsuda ~ Kakunodatemachi Hirokunai, Semboku 014-0300 Akita Prefecture http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/05_dakigaeri.html
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Dakigaeri Valley

Reviewed By MarvinY52

The views are nice and the trail not too difficult for all ages. The full trail can be completed in slightly over an hour (or an hour if you hurry past the photo ops). Something I wish I knew before coming was transport options and could not find an updated one in 2018. There is a Free shuttle bus from Kakunodate station (yes, they do a return leg too) at 4 times a day during 10 oct to 10 nov 2018. Timings in the picture. The visitors centre at the station will be able to advise you. (Come out of the station, its a standalone hut on the right). The visitors centre can also hold your bags for you, but if they run out of capacity, there are always lockers.

5. Omoriyama Zoo

154 Katabata Hamada, Akita 010-1654 Akita Prefecture +81 18-828-5508 http://www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/in/zoo/
Excellent
38%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Omoriyama Zoo

6. Mt. Akita Komagatake

Komagatake Tazawako Obonai, Semboku 014-1201 Akita Prefecture http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/03_komagatake.html
Excellent
48%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 69 reviews

Mt. Akita Komagatake

7. Nakajimadai Shishigahana Marsh

Kisakatamachi Yokooka Nakajimadai, Nikaho 018-0151 Akita Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Nakajimadai Shishigahana Marsh

8. Mototakifukuryusui

Kisakatamachiseki, Nikaho 018-0133 Akita Prefecture http://www.akitafan.com/archive/tourism/1056
Excellent
55%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Mototakifukuryusui

9. Tamagawa Onsen Nature Study Paths

Tamagawa Tazawako, Semboku 014-1205 Akita Prefecture +81 187-58-3000 http://www.tamagawa-onsen.jp/sightseeing/
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Tamagawa Onsen Nature Study Paths

10. Tazawa Lake

Tazawakokata, Semboku 014-1203 Akita Prefecture http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/04_tazawako.html
Excellent
28%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 481 reviews

Tazawa Lake

Reviewed By journata - New York City, United States

cycling around this lake is everything! the perimeter around the lake is remnants from the bubble era, which is not necessarily a bad thing. there's plenty of nostalgia and nature to be experienced while riding through local villages and bike paths through the greenery. the statue is what it is but perfect photo opp for IG bragging. rent a bike when you get off the bus, pick up some drinks and snacks at the shop and stroll around the lake!

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