• Fukushima

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

• Aomori

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

• Miyagi

The Sendai Astronomical Observatory provides an introduction to the universe for visitor…

• Akita

Kawarage Jigoku is one of the three major sacred places in Japan, along with Mt. Osore i…

• Yamagata

Tobishima is a small island with a circumference of 10.2 kilometers. To visit, you will …

• Niigata

Naena Waterfall has been selected one of Japan’s 100 greatest waterfalls. The forc…

• Aomori

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

• Miyagi

Katanuma is a caldera lake that was formed by a volcanic eruption 1,200 years ago. The w…

• Akita

Built on the site of the town’s former castle ruins, Senshu Park is now home to be…

• Miyagi

Spanning 120m over the Yokokawa Gorge, the Yamabiko Suspension Bridge in Yokokawa Keikok…

• Fukushima

Mt. Adatara is one of the top hundred mountains of Japan and one of the top hundred flow…

• Fukushima

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

• Akita

The Mototaki Fukuryusui Underflow features the beautiful contrast between the green moss…

• Niigata

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

• Akita

Odate-Kosaka Rail Biking involves riding a “rail bike” that you pedal like a…

• Miyagi

Rairaikyo Gorge is close to Akiu Onsen town, where the Natori River valley becomes extre…

• Niigata

Onogame is a giant, turtle-shaped monolith standing 167 metres above ground level plungi…

• Yamagata

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

• Niigata

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

• Iwate

In the tsunami that struck Japan at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011,…

• Fukushima

Oyaku-en is located 15 minutes on foot to the east of Tsuruga Castle. It is a Japanese g…

• Miyagi

Michinoku Park is a national park complex located beside the picturesque Lake Kamafusa.P…

• Fukushima

Shingu Kumano Shrine is an ancient shrine. It is said that its beginnings lie with the d…

• Miyagi

Tashiro Island is a small island approximately 15km southeast of the Kitakami River mout…

• Akita

• Miyagi

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

• Fukushima

• Yamagata

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

• Yamagata

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

• Akita

• Akita

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

• Niigata

Akiyamago is a small hamlet in the Nakatsu river valley. Enclosed by the steep mountains…

• Iwate

The northernmost ama, who became famous in the NHK morning TV series ""Amachan…

• Yamagata

Legend has it that the renowned priest Kobo Daishi discovered and named Tamasudare (bead…

• Yamagata

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

• Miyagi

• Aomori

Asamushi Beach is a scenic place where the sun sets over Mutsu Bay. It is home to the ma…

• Akita

Nyudozaki is a scenic cape located at the northern tip of the Oga Peninsula offering a p…

• Fukushima

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

• Miyagi

With its crystal-clear waters in the heart of a verdant green forest, Homei Shijuhachi F…