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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

Enjoy the lush greenery, autumn leaves and skiing

Welcome to the world of transparent blue

One of the most famous scenic locations on the Shimokita Peninsula, miraculously secluded with a mystical character fostered by nature

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

A symbolic bridge crossing the Shinano River

Cat Island

You'll be captivated by the exquisite beauty of these pale-pink weeping cherry blossoms

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

An historic garden surrounding austere Japanese residential architecture

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences