Hotels in Akita, Japan

Akita sits on Japan's northern Sea of Japan coast, where heavy snow blankets the region from December to March, with temperatures around 30°F (-1°C). It's best known as the home of the loyal Akita dog breed and for the historic samurai district in Kakunodate, where you can tour preserved 17th-century houses. In winter, visit Yokote's Kamakura Festival to see snow huts illuminated at night, while summer brings perfect hiking weather (75°F / 24°C) around Lake Tazawa for boating and cycling.