A mysterious cottage in a fairy-tale forest—the Honey House on the Mountain in Akita, Japan!

The “Honey House on the Mountain,” located near Lake Tazawa, is quite famous locally. As the name suggests, it’s a honey shop nestled in the mountains. Its large hexagonal hive-shaped exterior is very eye-catching, blending harmoniously with the surrounding trees and mountain scenery—like stepping into a fairy tale!

The “Honey House on the Mountain” consists of two parts: one is the hexagonal hive-shaped shop, and the other is a small dessert house inside a red double-decker bus. It’s a must-visit spot for travelers to Lake Tazawa. The shop sells various types of natural honey, focusing on pure, healthy varieties. Customers can even sample and taste before purchasing. Other products like royal jelly, honey jam, honey candy, and dried snacks also make great souvenirs.

Besides honey, the shop also offers many popular honey-based skincare products, such as lip balm, lotion, sunscreen, and hand cream. There’s also a series of Winnie the Pooh plush toys and merchandise—making it a shop where female customers might find themselves “accidentally” buying too much. Every visitor leaves with big bags full of goodies.