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.

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.

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.

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 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.

An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment

Morioka's symbol connecting a station and the central part of the city

An historic garden surrounding austere Japanese residential architecture

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

A large park with flowers, nature and places to play

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

Enjoy the lush greenery, autumn leaves and skiing

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

This steep-sided gorge offers magnificent views of new spring greenery and fiery fall foliage

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A Dutch-style garden surrounding a pond, located next to the Niigata Hakusan-jinja Shrine