Things to do in Semboku

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Akita Prefecture

Nyuto Onsenkyo

Nyuto Onsenkyo is located at the foot of Mount Nyuto in Towada-Hachimantai National Park and is the collective name for seven hot spring inns scattered throughout the primeval beech forests. Each has its own independent hot spring source with varying water qualities, ranging from sulfur springs to acidic and sulfate springs, totaling over ten types of water sources. It has served as a hot spring retreat for the Akita Domain since the Edo period, and historical buildings such as the thatched-roof main inn longhouses are still preserved today. You can experience hopping between the different hot spring baths of each inn, strolling through the beech forests, and feeling the unique water qualities and bathing atmospheres one by one. This is a unique way to enjoy the hot spring town. When covered in deep snow in winter, the open-air baths are surrounded by white snow, and soaking in the steaming hot spring while looking up at the snowy scenery is an especially anticipated experience.

No. 2 of Ski Resorts in Akita Prefecture

Tazawako Ski Resort

Tazawako Ski Resort is located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the Tazawako Plateau on the slope of Akita Komagatake, east of Tazawako. It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from the shore of Tazawako. Tazawako Ski Resort has 13 ski slopes, 4 two-person cable cars and 2 four-person cable cars. The longest ski slope is up to 3 kilometers, with an altitude of 1,186 meters, an altitude difference of 608 meters, and a slope of up to 38 degrees. The business hours are from mid-December to mid-April of the following year.

No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Tohoku region

Lake Tazawa

Lake Tazawa is located in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, Japan, and is the deepest lake in Japan and the 17th deepest in the world. Surrounded by green mountains, the lake's lapis lazuli-colored waters are crystal clear. Visitors can tour the lake by bus or take a sightseeing boat. On the lakeshore, there is a Swiss-style theme park, Lake Tazawa Swiss Village, which is also a filming location for the Korean drama "IRIS". Throughout the seasons, Lake Tazawa displays different colors, especially in the fall, when the mountains are covered in red leaves that reflect off the clear lake water, creating a charming scene. Additionally, there are many spots for viewing autumn leaves around Lake Tazawa, and whether viewed from afar or up close, they are captivating enough to make you linger.

Statue of Tatsuko

No. 4 of Ski Resorts in Iwate Prefecture

Shizukuishi Ski Resort

Shizukuishi Ski Resort is located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. _x000D_ _x000D_ Shizukuishi Ski Resort has 11 ski slopes, 4 two-person chairlifts and 1 four-person chairlift. The dry air in the northeast has created high-quality snow at Shizukuishi Ski Resort. If you wish, you can experience the fun of sliding down the 4.5-kilometer ski slope from the top of the mountain in one breath from the beginner's slope in the basic area of the slope area.

Gozanoishi jinja Shrine

Gozanoishi jinja Shrine is located in Semboku, where the air is fresh and the scenery is beautiful. You can see snow on the mountains around Lake Tazawa, and beyond the torii gate lies Lake Tazawa.

Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Dakigaeri Valley

Baohui Valley is located in the upper reaches of Tamagawa in Senbei City, Japan, with a total length of about 10 kilometers. It is said that because the valley is steep and narrow, every time tourists cross each other, they have to hug each other and turn back. The name of the Baohui Valley is here. The valley has beautiful scenery and is famous for "one soup, six waterfalls, three islands, and twelve scenic spots". "Ichiyu" refers to Natsuase Onsen; "Six Waterfalls" refers to six majestic waterfalls headed by "Aizawa Kuwako Waterfall"; "Mishima" refers to Miko Stone, Wuzuo There are three islands, Shishi and Shanzhidao; "Twelve Scenic Spots" include Baohui Shrine, Oowan Temple, Heiyuan, Shenyan Bridge and other famous scenic spots. In autumn, you can even enjoy the red leaves in Baohui Valley, which make up the beautiful scenery of the valley.

Kakunodate Historical Village – Aoyagi Residence

Roadside station Shizukuishi Anekko