Akarsu is a neighborhood in Maçka District, in Trabzon Province, Türkiye. Akarsu lies at 876 m above sea level, in the Rize Dağları mountains. It has 553 inhabitants. The nearest city is Gümüşhane, 31 km to the southwest. Among the landmarks around are Sumela Monastery (6.3 km), Vazelon Monastery (7.1 km) and Kuştul Monastery (12.6 km). Among the natural features are Zigana Pass (19.3 km) and Karaca Cave (26 km).