Top Activities on the Ground in Akita Prefecture

Go off the beaten path in Akita and discover places you'd never find on your own. This food-focused cycling tour takes you from Lake Tazawa, to a local farm near the lake to get ingredients for dinner, and then to a campground where you will enjoy a barbecue dinner of wild game and fresh vegetables as the sun sets over Lake Tazawa.

Hop onto eBike (Electric bikes) and let a native Akita local guide show you the treats that Nyuto Onsen village area has to offer. The tour will last about 2 hours. We’ll start in Kyukamura and go through the beautiful beech forest to see the stunning beauty of greenery. Visit some onsens and learn facts that what is Onsen culture in Japan (NOT bathing), feel full of nature here as Nyuto Onsen village is in the national park. Then try 100% natural hot spring water foot bath, have coffee time in the forest. Electric Bikes are not like motorcycles, they are simply bicycling with an electric pedal assist so no special riding skills are necessary. The riding pace is at low speed so we can enjoy the views. We take many short breaks for pictures and stories. Our electric bike tour is the best way to explore Nyuto Onsen village! NOTICE -Guest is 150cm (4.92 feet) tall and up can attend. -No bicycles for kids / Child seats -Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can ride in.

This tour goes through varied sceneries such as untouched forest mixed with broadleaf and coniferous trees and quiet marshland. As you explore the forest,the hidden pond of Naganuma suddenly appears.It is superb relaxation spot surrounded by primeval flora. With no wind, the pond’s surface reflect the woods like a mirror. At the entry point of this tour, you will be able to see steam spouting through the rocks in the Fuke-no-yu Onsen. We also have a coffee break. After walking, take a day bathing of Fuke-no-yu Onsen recommended. * From Apil to May, we will take a stroll wearing snowshoes as snow still remains. Not only the mountain trails but discover the deep primeval forests that are normally inaccessible.