Best Nature around Tohoku Spot List

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

A mystical, sacred place of Shugendo, or Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts

An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment

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

Cat Island

Enjoy the lush greenery, autumn leaves and skiing

A large park with flowers, nature and places to play

Tour around the beautiful marshlands

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in the deep valley

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

An historic garden surrounding austere Japanese residential architecture