Best Nature around Tohoku Spot List

A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The Tenshu, which is of Edo-style architecture and the only existing Tenshu in Tohoku, is worth a look.

A 27-km road that stretches from the foot to the summit of Mt. Hachiman. It is famous for the snow-walled corridor that appears in spring.

The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.

A vast park crafted on the site of Takada Castle. Known as a great viewing spot for cherry blossoms, the park is embellished with about 4,000 cherry trees in April.

Appreciate this beautiful valley, designated as a place of special scenic beauty and a natural monument. Immerse yourself in a shower of negative ions emanating from the forest.

The panoramic view from 1,626 meters up is simply breathtaking

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

A mystical underground world created by the abyss of time

Take a stroll on the pathway with views of this beautiful gorge

Tour around the beautiful marshlands

An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment

Come face to face with lions behind glass

A landscaped Japanese garden with a traditional Japanese house and a modern Western house

Stroll along the shore while feeling the refreshing sea breeze

An aquarium where you'll learn from seeing, touching and playing

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

Cat Island