Akita day-trips in May

We are going to Kakunodate during the Golden Week and are planning to do some trips from there, e.g. Lake Tazawa. Which destinations would you recommend for daytrips in early May?

Is Nyuto Onsen worthwhile if we are not intending to visit any of the onsen baths? Is the city of Akita worth visiting?

Hello.Did you determine the distination?

I introduce Maduda no Kura if you have interesting about old building in Japan. It is in Yokote city, 60km(may be) south of Kakunodate.
http://masudakanko.com/en-us/

I know good Japanese gerden Ikedasiteien in Daisen city ,next to kakunodate, but there is season pablished.

I think Nyuto Onsen is good, especially old inn's bass. Kuroyu,Magoroku,Taenoyu....If you come by car, you easily go . But you must be a little pass trough the narrow road.If you come by bus, you must walk 20 min.Still snow, last week!

I hope you enjoy the Akita!

Get a one-day pass on the Nairiku line, get off somewhere that looks good, and explore.

Car or public transportation?