[Akita] Seasonal tourist spots and rental cars to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tazawa

Recommended sightseeing spots in Akita

Akita Prefecture is full of historical facilities and sites, as well as tourist spots where you can see the rich nature. In addition, it is the 6th largest area in Japan and has a low population density, making it a relaxing place to spend your time.

In the summer, the Akita Kano Festival, one of the three major festivals in Tohoku, is held, and Akita Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading rice producers, and you can enjoy a variety of local dishes such as kiritanpo and sake made from that rice. .

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Akita that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

• Table of Contents
• Namahagekan
• Akita dog hall
• Samurai residence street
• Lake Tazawa

Namahagekan

It opened in 1999 and remains one of the most popular spots to this day. You can experience the culture and history of Namahage, which everyone has heard of at least once.

In addition, demonstrations of hand carving by Namahage mask carvers are held irregularly within the museum, and one of the attractions is that you can only see them here.

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Akita dog hall

The Akita Inu Hall was built in 1976 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Akita Inu Preservation Society. This is the only dog ​​museum in Japan managed by a dog breed organization.

In addition to exhibits, the museum also creates pedigrees and publishes newsletters. Depending on the time and day of the week, you can also meet cute Akita dogs.

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Samurai residence street

Samurai Residence Street is a very popular tourist spot, with many buildings that have remained largely unchanged from the time.

There are 6 samurai residences lined up, and you can learn about and experience 400 years of history. Another popular point is that you can actually tour the inside of each samurai residence. You can experience the four seasons throughout the year, and it is especially known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms.

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Lake Tazawa

"Lake Tazawa" is a nearly circular lake with a circumference of about 20 kilometers, decorated with a lily-colored surface. With a depth of 423.4 meters, it is the deepest in Japan.

In the summer, the greenery of the surrounding trees and the sparkling surface of the lake create a wonderful harmony, and in the winter, the lake creates a mystical scene as the waves gently sway in the wind in a world of silvery white.

It is also the land of the ``Legend of Princess Tatsuko'' and is famous for the golden statue of ``Tatsuko.'' It was built based on the legend that a long time ago, a girl named Tatsuko, who wanted her beauty to last forever, turned into a dragon and threw herself into Lake Tazawa.

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