Akune (阿久根市, Akune-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1952.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 23,887 and a population density of 178 persons per km². The total area is 134.30 km².

Akune has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, and is heavier in summer, especially the months of June and July.