One of Japan's three sacred mountains, until now it still gushes sulfide gas, and besides making it impossible for plants to grow, with its appearance from with all kinds of rocks with weird shapes boosts its image of an exact "hell". It is recommended that you head to the Kawarage Jigoku Parking Lot via Doroyu Onsen.■MAP CODE：813 567 537*11

Oyasukyo is a product of the erosion of the two banks of Minase River. During the autumn leaves season, it is dyed with beautiful colors, and you can also feel the breath of the land from its famous onsen fountain.■MAP CODE：656 034 021*82

Akita's delicacy "Inaniwa Udon". Cold Inaniwa Udon eaten in spring and in the hot summer is recommended. The smooth texture and refined flavour are their trademark.■MAP CODE：212 385 429*22

On the way heading towards Mt. Kurikoma from the city area of Yuzawa, it is a place to stop by easily for a break, and also a beautiful park to enjoy the beauty of nature. In the depths of the park, there is a waterfall where "Sennin training" - meditation by sitting under a waterfall can be carried out.■MAP CODE：656 662 347*44

Enjoy a huge panoramic view of Sukawa-kogen that is based at the foot of Mt. Kurikoma dyed in red from an open-air bath located 1,100 m above sea level! It will be crowded at Kurikoma-sanso during the autumn leaves season so please check their website and book for a stay in advance. ■MAP CODE：573 827 225*44

From the entrance by Sukawa Lake climb up Magusadake, if you continue ahead you can find alphine plants in spring and summer, as well as yellowish plants in autumn at the "silvery white plains". The view from the observatory huge rock is also amazing, making it an attractive longitudinal trail. If you bring lunch along, you can enjoy your food while enjoying the scenery at the top of the mountain. ■MAP CODE：573 825 236*06

Soak in a hot spring while recovering from a tired day of mountain climbing.■MAP CODE：573 827 231*14

By maintaining the traditional sceneries of a farming village of waterways, paddy fields, shrines and temples surrounded by green mountains, Honederamura Shoen has been chosen as an important cultural landscape.■MAP CODE：319 790 316*77

A well-known spot where you can observe a dynamic view of strange shaped rocks, abysses, potholes formed from the erosion of the Iwai River, and also the clear waters that that flow from Mt. Kurikoma. The famous flying dango, "Kakko Dango" here is also highly recommended.■MAP CODE：142 066 875*60