• Iwate

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

• Fukushima

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

• Miyagi

Zao, Miyagi Prefecture is a place rich in nature that endures harsh winters. The Zao Ech…

• Miyagi

The Jigokudani Walking Trail is a hidden gem nestled in the Onikobe Onsen district. Whil…

• Akita

Godzilla Rock is a rock on the craggy shore of Shiosezaki, on the southern side of the O…

• Multiple Areas

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

• Niigata

• Niigata

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

• Fukushima

Hanamiyama Park is a famous spot for flowers where not only cherry blossoms and ume (Jap…

• Aomori

The Jogakura Bridge is located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The bridge is 360 me…

• Yamagata

Hiyoriyama Park is a historic park in the port town of Sakata. The park is a popular sce…

• Miyagi

• Iwate

Ryusendo Cave is one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan and was designated as…

• Fukushima

Fukushima City is dotted with many famous flower spots that charm visitors, including Ha…

• Miyagi

The only national park in the Tohoku region, located on the lakeside of the Kamabusa Dam…

• Fukushima

Fukushima is a leading “fruit kingdom” in Japan. Leveraging the unique clima…

• Aomori

Built on July 8, 1994, the triple-arched Tsuru no Mai Bridge is Japan's longest wood…

• Yamagata

The four regions of Toyomaki, Takinosawa, Numanodai and Hirabayashi in the mountains of …

• Yamagata

Sekiyama Waterfall is a 15-metre wide waterfall dropping 10 metres over a unique rocky s…

• Iwate

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

• Iwate

In the spring, Takamatsu no Ike Pond is bathed in the beautiful cherry blossoms that sur…

• Niigata

Sado Island is Japan’s second largest island after the island of Okinawa. This lar…

• Fukushima

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

• Aomori

Among the Sanriku Reconstruction National Parks created on May 24, 2013 to contribute to…

• Iwate

• Akita

• Yamagata

• Akita

Over the years, the rushing waters of the Minase River have deeply eroded the banks on e…

• Miyagi

The large rocks and oddly shaped rocks eroded by the Natori River make for a beautiful g…

• Iwate

Tono's very popular product: Kappa fishing permits.If you catch a Kappa, make friend…

• Yamagata

Zao Onsen is one of the top spots for strong acidic hot springs in Japan.Its springs are…

• Akita

The 1,637 m Mt. Akita-Komagatake is the collective name for several peaks including Mt. …

• Yamagata

The Midagahara Wetlands are wetlands located at an elevation of 1,400 meters at the eigh…

• Yamagata

The Yura Coast is a picturesque stretch of shoreline featuring clear blue water and whit…

• Niigata

Sasagawa Nagare is an 11-kilometre stretch of coastline near the city of Murakami, with …

• Niigata

“Senkaku Bay” is the collective name for five small interlinked bays that st…

• Niigata

Mount Yahiko rises 634 metres above the ground – as high as the Tokyo Skytree &nda…

• Fukushima

• Miyagi

The natural formation known as Umanose (“Horse’s Back”) is located in …

• Iwate

An Edohiganzakura cherry tree is growing within the premises of the district courthouse …