Recommended Itineraries
in Tohoku
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Experience the Authentic Nature of Tohoku
Aomori / Iwate / Miyagi / Fukushima / Niigata
Oirase Mountain Stream is one of the most popular attractions in Tohoku and has been awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide. The stream stretching for 14km is home to boundless scenic beauty. The journey between viewing highlights can be made by car or bus however walking the route is particularly recommended in order to enjoy this spectacle to its fullest, the extra time and effort are highly rewarded!
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Experience authentic Japanese culture
Akita / Yamagata / Niigata / Fukushima
Kakunodate is a former castle town which flourished during the Edo period. Known as the "Little Kyoto of Tohoku", the town is home to a district two-kilometres in radius consisting of samurai residences and traditional architecture popular with both domestic and international tourists. The samurai residences lining the town's most famous street are nationally protected Traditional Buildings.
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Experience Tohoku in Winter
Aomori / Akita / Iwate / Yamagata / Miyagi
A guide will lead you on a walk through the juhyō.On the way, you can also enjoy the spectacular view of the ice from the Hakkouda Ropeway.Snow monsters, which appear only in winter, are waiting for you.
Tohoku
Tohoku is wild, rugged and filled with adventure. In winter, its slopes are entrenched by snow, providing thrill-seeking skiers with world-renowned runs. Yet, spring and summer transform the landscape into a tranquil wonderland punctuated by transparent streams and calm, island-dotted seas.
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