Best Nature around Tohoku Spot List

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.

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.

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.

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

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

A park once popular with writers

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

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in the deep valley

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

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

Experience spelunking at this National Natural Treasure

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

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

Stroll around the beautiful, mystical lakes and ponds

A symbolic bridge crossing the Shinano River