• Miyagi

Sakunami Onsen is a popular hot spring town on the outskirts of Sendai. The springs are …

• Aomori

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

• Yamagata

Lina World is one of the largest amusement parks in Tohoku. It can be easily accessed fr…

• Aomori

Iwakiyama Shrine dates back to the year 780 when a shrine was founded at the top of Moun…

• Yamagata

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

• Aomori

• Yamagata

Rent the shiroshouzoku (white robes) worn by the Yamabushi (ascetic monks who undergo in…

• Fukushima

The Fukushima Waraji (Straw Sandals) Festival takes place in early August each year and …

• Akita

Oku-Oyasukyo Ooyu Onsen is where hot springs and clouds of steam well up in a deep mount…

• Fukushima

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

• Fukushima

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

• Niigata

The Murakami Grand Festival is a splendid and magnificent festival that has continued si…

• Miyagi

It is a farmhouse minshuku (privately-run lodging) in Kajikavillage of Tome City, Miyagi…

• Akita

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

• Iwate

Matsukawa Onsen is a small hot spring resort located in Hachimantai, which is known for …

• Miyagi

• Miyagi

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

• Miyagi

Together with the Heijo-kyo city ruins in Nara Prefecture and the remains of Dazaifu for…

• Yamagata

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

• Iwate

Toshichi Onsen is located 1,400m above sea level in Tohoku’s highest mountainous a…

• Niigata

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

• Iwate

Morioka Sansa Odori is the world’s largest taiko drumming parade that is held on C…

• Akita

Along with the Gujo Odori in Gifu and the Awa Odori in Tokushima, the Nishimonai Bon Odo…

• Miyagi

After being invited into his workshop space, learn more about the history, tradition and…

• Iwate

The Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy hands-on l…

• Miyagi

Perched on a small island jutting out into Matsushima Bay with a vermilion-lacquered bri…

• Aomori

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

• Fukushima

Located in the Bandai Asahi National Park, the Morohashi Museum of Modern Art exhibits w…

• Aomori

The scenic local “Aoimori Railway” line connects Aomori and the hot spring t…

• Aomori

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

• Niigata

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

• Yamagata

Matsugasaki Park is located on the grounds of the former Yonezawa Castle. The water-fill…

• Iwate

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

• Niigata

The Sado Gold Mine was the largest gold and silver mine in Japan. It has a 400-year heri…

• Niigata

The Bandai Bridge is a solid stone arch bridge crossing over the Shinano River. Decorati…

• Akita

Kaneyu is a nationally registered tangible cultural property and a symbol of Noshiro Cit…

• Iwate

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

• Miyagi

Entsuin Temple is known as a matchmaking temple and a popular viewing location for stunn…

• Miyagi

With over 400 years of history, Togatta Onsen has long been popular with people seeking …

• Niigata

Tsukioka Onsen is famed for its rich sulphuric water with one of the highest sulphur con…