Akita, Japan

Capital City: Akita
Closest Airport: Akita
Population: 1,210,000
Resort Area: Tazawa,Moriyoshi,Ani
Snow Season: Dec - March
Main Language: Japanese
Currency: Yen

Many of the ski resorts in the Atika prefecture surround the beautiful waters of Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake.

You'll find well-established ski and hot spring resorts here, with a slick infrastructure and plenty to do. If riding the hills hasn't knackered you out, there's cycling, hiking, golf and fishing. Frankly, with stunning views of the lake, you could be forgiven for just sitting back and drinking it in.

Akita is a place for a stylish getaway - somewhere you can be pampered with fine hotels and quality local produce. Getting here's a breeze too, thanks to an expressway direct from the airport.