Akitakata / Sandankyo / Kitahiroshima Travel Guide

An area in the northwest of the prefecture where you can enjoy both history and culture and nature, with historic sites associated with the Mori clan, kagura culture, gorges, and highlands. In Akiota, admire the gorge scenery of Sandankyo, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, while Kitahiroshima is home to sprawling highlands and wetlands. In Akitakata, watching the kagura performances passed down through generations is also recommended.