• Yamagata

Uesugi Jinja Shrine was built on the grounds of the former Yonezawa Castle to enshrine K…

• Akita

The name Gozanoishi Shrine (sitting stone shrine) is derived from the fact that Lord Sat…

• Aomori

The Tatehana Wharf Morning Market is an extra-large morning market, purportedly the larg…

• Aomori

At the Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival, one of the five major snow festivals in Mi…

• Miyagi

For sightseeing around Matsushima Bay, one of Three Most Scenic Views of Japan, visitors…

• Miyagi

Designated a National Treasure in 1952, Osaki Hachimangu Shrine was constructed in 1607 …

• Akita

Historic Site Osarizawa Mine, which is recognized as a Heritage of Industrial Modernizat…

• Iwate

Morioka Handi-Works Square has three zones. In addition to the ""handmade work…

• Akita

Shinzan Shrine has thrived as a sacred place for Sangaku-shinko mountain worshipers sinc…

• Miyagi

The Nakahashi Bridge is a pedestrian bridge made of wood and iron that spans the Hachima…

• Akita

This facility introduces Akita City's traditional events and folk performing arts, s…

• Akita

It is the headquarters of the Akita Inu Preservation Society, and its signature dog, Aki…

• Akita

Since 1910 (Meiji 43), Oomagari's fireworks has more than 110 years of history. Omag…

• Iwate

HANAMAKI TOY MUSEUM opened in July 2020 on the second floor of the Marukan Building, a l…

• Akita

Yokote City Masuda Manga Museum opened in 1995 as Japan's first manga-themed museum.…

• Aomori

The brick warehouse that houses the Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art was built about …

• Akita

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

• Niigata

Hakusan Park is a Dutch-style promenade garden neighbouring Hakusan Shrine. This beautif…

• Aomori

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is known for its thousand torii gates, but Tohoku has its …

• Aomori

The literary master Osamu Dazai left behind many masterpieces including Shayo (The Setti…

• Niigata

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

• Miyagi

Arai Station is the eastern starting point of the Sendai Subway Tozai Line and the gatew…

• Yamagata

This was originally the villa of the Homma wealthy merchant family in Sakata. In 1947, t…

• Fukushima

Akabeko is a folk toy born in Aizu and also considered a lucky charm. Paint it as y…

• Miyagi

The Nakahama Elementary School has been preserved as it was at the time of the disaster,…

• Iwate

Kenji Miyazawa was a talented writer with accomplishments in a wide range of fields incl…

• Niigata

With a history stretching back 2,400 years, the Yahiko Shrine has been worshipped since …

• Iwate

Across 20 hectares, the Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park is lined with around 120 Heian-sty…

• Fukushima

Aizu Bukeyashiki is a historical site of reconstructed samurai residences of the Edo per…

• Aomori

For more information, please visit the VISIT Hachinohe website.The Hachinohe Sansha Tais…

• Aomori

This arcade has remained from the feudal government period. It was indispensable to the …

• Niigata

The Fossa Magna Museum is a museum that tells the story of Japan’s minerals, rocks…

• Iwate

The history of wanko soba dates back more than 380 years. It is said that when Lord Tosh…

• Miyagi

The Minamihama area, the location of the Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park and…

• Fukushima

Located 314 metres above sea level, Mount Iimori overlooks the former castle town of Aiz…

• Yamagata

Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set located at the foot of Mt. Gassan where nature extends out.…

• Iwate

Hoonji Temple is a temple with a long history that is said to have been built in 1394. T…

• Aomori

[Yawata-uma painting] Yawata-uma is one of Japan's three major wooden horses an…

• Iwate

Morioka City Preserved Building was built in 1885 by Yasugoro Segawa, a businessman from…

• Miyagi

The Sendai Castle VR Go Experience is a 360-degree VR experience using a head-mounted di…