In the northwest of Japan's Honshu Island, bordering the Sea of Japan, lies Akita, a prefecture renowned for its serene landscapes, sprawling rice fields, and an unmissable and uniquely Japanese style of traditional hospitality in an Akita onsen ryokan. From picturesque natural wonders and hot springs to traditional festivals that reflect its deep-rooted history, Akita offers a rich variety of experiences for visitors looking to travel and explore this beautiful region of Japan, and it all starts with the need to select and book a hotel in Akita.
This is where Secret Retreats can assist you, acting as we do for many travellers to Japan as their travel concierge, advisor and travel agent, from planning through booking. When planning your visit to Akita with Secret Retreats, choosing the right hotel in Akita is essential to ensuring you get the best out of your visit and a comfortable and convenient stay. The prefecture boasts a variety of lodging options, from luxury hotels to traditional ryokans (Japanese inns) like our riverside located Akita onsen ryokan Miyako Wasure and Taenoyu Ryokan. We are with you every step of the way sharing our local knowledge to ensure the Akita onsen ryokan or hotel you stay in while on holiday in Akita is the best choice for you and your itinerary. Selecting and booking travel in Japan can be difficult and complicated, so local knowledge from
teams on the ground will pay you dividends.
The Secret Retreats team are always seeking hotels and travel experiences that blend warm hospitality, tranquility and culture, and Japan’s Akita prefecture (province) has all of this in abundance. On a journey with Secret Retreats through the prefecture, we will select the best hotels in Akita to suit your plans and travelling style and share with you in a custom built or readymade Akita travel itinerary, the must-see places and natural wonders that await every curious traveler to Akita.
Hotels in Akita:
Miyako Wasure
In the Countryside
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Miyako Wasure
Taenoyu Ryokan
In the Countryside
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Taenoyu Ryokan
Attractions in Akita – What to Visit from Your Hotel in Akita
A land of volcanos and rivers, forests and lush green countryside, rice paddies and ancient cities, all this awaits you once you’ve booked your hotel in Akita with Secret Retreats. A land of superlatives, Akita is home to Japan’s deepest lake, Lake Tazawa. Located in the shadow of Mount Akita-Komagatake, one of Akita’s highest mountains at over 1,600m, Lake Tazawa is a caldera lake, formed over 1.4million years ago and measured at over 400m deep. Named by the Ainu people, an indigenous people of Northern Japan, this 12miles round lake makes for a great place for trekking – as do many of Akita’s mountains and forests. The lake is also overlooked from the northeast by the Tazawako Ski Resort. And to the northeast of Lake Tazawako is the wonderful Akita onsen ryokan, Taenoyu. Built on the banks of the Sendatsu River the team at Taenoyu Ryokan have been offering a warm and traditional Japanese style of hospitality to travellers to Akita since 1953. The quintessential Akita ryokan experience, the location is ideal for people looking to explore Akita’s rugged and rural countryside. This classic Akita ryokan has 17 rooms with private bathrooms and a choice of shared and private onsen baths. And as is the way with traditional Japanese ryokan, breakfast and dinner are served. A wonderful choice for a hotel in Akita, the property is set deep in the Akita countryside, shaded by trees and with the Sendatsu River flowing gently past, this bucolic setting is sure to relax you. And after an exhilarating day mountain walking, exploring Japanese shrines along the way, return to your Akita onsen ryokan and immerse yourself into the rejuvenating naturally heated waters of one of Taenoyu Ryokan’s onsen.To the southwest of Lake Tazawako lies the ancient city of Kakunodate, famed for its samurai history and samurai architecture. Built around 500years ago to support a now destroyed castle, Kakunodate was built in two distinct districts, the merchant district and the samurai district, and architecturally very little has changed since it was all built. A walk around the town transports visitors back in time as it tells the story of the town and its samurai. Stroll along cobblestone streets, admire well-preserved samurai residences, and enjoy the picturesque weeping cherry trees during spring. The Aoyagi House, a historic samurai mansion, is a must-visit for history, culture and samurai enthusiasts. There are in fact 6 original samurai houses open to visitors along with 2 museums, one an art museum and the other a museum of Kakunodate’s history and artisans – craftsmanship being something all Japanese are very proud of. And after all that exploring of Kakunodate’s art, history and architecture a return to a carefully selected Akita onsen hotel would make for the perfect end to a day. And a great choice for a hotel near to Kakunodate but still placed within