• Akita

Nyuto Onsenkyo is a popular hidden hot spring area home to seven hot spring inns each wi…

• Yamagata

These frost covered trees can only be found in specific regions and are unique in all of…

• Iwate

Geibikei Gorge is an officially recognised national natural monument and is listed as on…

• Fukushima

Goshikinuma, literally meaning “Five Coloured Ponds”, is a group of volcanic lakes, pond…

• Iwate

Genbikei Gorge is a beautiful 2km stretch of gorge along the Iwai River flowing from Mou…

• Iwate

Mount Hachimantai is a mountainous plateau rising 1,613m above sea level stretching over…

• Yamagata

Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …

• Fukushima

“Hetsuri” is a word from the local Aizu dialect meaning a “dangerous cliff”. The towerin…

• Akita

Oyasukyo Gorge was formed through fluvial erosion over thousands of years. A walking pat…

• Niigata

Known as the lake of swans, Hyoko Lake has been designated a national natural treasure. …

• Akita

Kakunodate is a former castle town which flourished during the Edo period. Known as the …

• Aomori

Oirase Mountain Stream is one of the most popular attractions in Tohoku and has been awa…

• Yamagata

Risshaku-ji Temple is popularly known as Yamadera (Mountain Temple). The rocky mountain …

• Fukushima

Selected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains, Mount Bandai is the leading …

• Niigata

The Northern Culture Museum is the former residence of a local wealthy farming family. T…

• Iwate

Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 as an …

• Yamagata

Travel back in time to classical Japan in Ginzan Onsen! The town is home to wooden hot s…

• Aomori

The 2.5km Hakkoda Ropeway offers superb views of the natural scenery of the Hakkoda Moun…

• Akita

• Miyagi

Located on the border of Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures, the Zao Mountain Range has bee…

• Aomori

The 300m triple-arched Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge is Japan’s longest wooden bridge and is made …

• Aomori

Shirakami Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a mountainous area extending across Ao…

• Aomori

Koganesaki Furofushi Onsen is a seaside hot spring featuring an open-air bath looking ou…

• Yamagata

Yamagata Castle was constructed in 1592 by Yoshiaki Mogami, one of Tohoku’s prominent fe…

• Aomori

Known as “Hiba Sennin Buro” (the 1,000 person bath), Sukayu Onsen is a traditional hot s…

• Fukushima

Tsuruga Castle, also known as Aizu Castle or Aizuwakamatsu Castle, is famed as an impreg…

• Akita

Dakigaeri Gorge is a popular place of natural beauty surrounded in summer by verdant gre…

• Fukushima

The 100km2 Lake Inawashiro is one of the largest lakes in Japan. The lake is so big that…

• Aomori

Mount Osore on the Shimokita Peninsula is one of Japan’s three most sacred mountains alo…

• Yamagata

Built in 1893, the Sankyo Soko Storehouses continue to function today as rice storehouse…

• Akita

Lake Tazawa has been selected as one of the 100 best landscapes of Japan. The cobalt blu…

• Niigata

Takada Park is home to castle ruins and is famous for its gorgeous cherry blossoms. In s…

• Aomori

The Tanesashi Coast is located in the Sanriku Fukko National Park, a designated place of…

• Miyagi

• Iwate

Motsuji Temple is a designated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site along with nearby Chu…

• Iwate

Ryusendo is one of Japan’s three greatest limestone caves along with Akiyoshido in Yamag…

• Akita

• Iwate

Tsunagi Onsen is located near Lake Gosho, a popular scenic location with views of Mount …

• Aomori

The mystical Lake Towada offers beautiful panoramic views reflecting the surrounding sce…

• Aomori

Famous for its brilliant cobalt blue water, Ao-Ike Pond is located in Shirakami Sanchi, …