• Fukushima

Higashiyama Onsen is one of three renowned hot springs in Tohoku along with Kaminoyama O…

• Yamagata

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

• Niigata

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

• Yamagata

Mogami River is famous throughout Japan for its appearance in the poem “Samidare w…

• Yamagata

The Tsuruoka Tenjin Festival is a ritual taking place annually on 25 May at Tsuruoka Ten…

• Akita

Tamagawa Onsen is unique in Japan for two reasons. The first is that it is the source of…

• Yamagata

• Aomori

The scenic local “Aoimori Railway” line connects Aomori and the hot spring town of Asamu…

• Aomori

Located in Hirosaki (Oyo) Park, Hirosaki Castle is the northernmost remaining castle tow…

• Aomori

Forming the grounds of Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki Park is nationally recognised as one of…

• Iwate

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

• Iwate

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

• Iwate

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

• Yamagata

Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium is located in an impressive modern white-walled building on …

• Aomori

Sannai Maruyama Ruins is Japan’s largest archaeological site of a Jomon period village (…

• Aomori

• Aomori

The Aomori Museum of Art is an eye-catching chalk-white building standing unobstructed i…

• Miyagi

The Ishinomori Manga Museum is dedicated to the Manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. With a …

• Fukushima

With a maximum elevation of 1,622m, the Bandai Azuma Skyline is a scenic driving route m…

• Niigata

Fukushimagata Wetlands is a vast nature reserve stretching over 193 hectares. It is home…

• Niigata

Located two kilometres from JR Niigata station, Toyonogata Lagoon is known for its sprin…

• Niigata

Mount Hakkai has been worshipped as a spiritual mountain since ancient times. It is the …

• Niigata

Located in Itoigawa, a region famous for its jade, Kotakigawa Jade Gorge is the leading …

• Iwate

Appi Kogen is a 2,000-hectare stretch of highlands 800m to 900m above sea level. The hig…

• Yamagata

• Yamagata

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

• Iwate

Jodogahama Beach in the Sanriku Geopark is located within the Sanriku Fukko National Par…

• Niigata

Toki Messe is a convention centre located at the mouth of the Shinano River meeting the …

• Niigata

• Yamagata

Facing the Japan Sea, the unique topography of Mount Chokai rises dramatically from sea …

• Aomori

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

• Miyagi

• Aomori

Hotokegaura is a unique 2km stretch of rock formations along the western coast of the Sh…

• Yamagata

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

• Akita

Mount Kanpuzan Rotating Observatory is located 355 metres above sea level at the top of …

• Fukushima

Experience nature’s incredible artwork created over the course of 80 million years!The 6…

• Yamagata

• Fukushima

• Akita

“Namahage” is a folk ritual performed throughout the Oga Peninsula and surrounding areas…

• Akita

Nekobari Rock is a large uniquely-shaped rock sitting in the upper stream of Babame Rive…