• Aomori

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

• Yamagata

• Niigata

The Niigata Prefectural Museum is intended as a place for visitors to learn comprehensiv…

• Fukushima

The World Glassware Hall is Japan's largest dedicated glassware gallery. The hall co…

• Iwate

The hot spring resort is located along a mountain stream. It boasts three different hot …

• Akita

• Miyagi

• Niigata

A hot spring area on the west coast of Sado Island. Right before you stand Meoto-iwa (hu…

• Yamagata

• Miyagi

This shrine was founded in 1607. Date Masamune, a daimyo leader in the Warring States pe…

• Akita

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

• Miyagi

This is one of Japan’s three major Inari Shrines, and is visited by about 1.6 mill…

• Aomori

Nakanoshima Bridge Park is a park within Lake Jusanko. If you cross the 250-meter pedest…

• Aomori

The autumn colours of Nakano Maple Mountain make it a leading spot for viewing foliage e…

• Aomori

You can experience making traditional crafts known as Tsugaru-nuri (Tsugaru lacquering) …

• Yamagata

• Miyagi

This is a temple with links to the ancient Taira Clan. Its official name is Joho-shu Gok…

• Akita

Doroyu Onsen is said to have been founded 1,200 years ago. The small village nestled dee…

• Miyagi

• Yamagata

There are six sokushinbutsu (monks who practice austerity to the point of death and mumm…

• Aomori

There are eight yokocho (side streets) where a retro Showa period (1926 to 1989) atmosph…

• Aomori

Hasshoku Center is the kitchen for residents of Hachinohe. It is home to approximately 6…

• Fukushima

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

• Miyagi

• Fukushima

• Miyagi

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

• Aomori

• Iwate

Kitayamazaki Cliffs is located in the northern part of Sanriku Fukko National Park, and …

• Akita

• Yamagata

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

• Akita

Omoriyama Zoo is located in a corner of Omoriyama Park on Mount Omori, a scenic location…

• Akita

Ookama Onsen is a hot spring housed in a reconstructed school building. The Nyuto Onsen …

• Niigata

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

• Yamagata

The three sacred mountains of Dewa were opened over 1,400 years ago and are one of the o…

• Akita

The tourou (a type of lantern) is one of Japan’s traditional lighting implements. …

• Aomori

The wild Japanese macaques that inhabit the Shimokita Peninsula are known as the world&r…

• Aomori

The fishermen of Oma have made a name for themselves by devoting their lives to catching…

• Iwate

During this skiing tour, glide over Japan’s finest powder snow in a snowcat (vehic…

• Yamagata

Oranda Rice Cracker -- Yamagata Soul food Oranda Rice Crackers are made in the Shonai re…

• Miyagi

Minamisanriku-cho was badly devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck on…