Best Nature around Tohoku Spot List

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 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.

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 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.

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

A large park with flowers, nature and places to play

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

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

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

A park once popular with writers

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

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment

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

Experience spelunking at this National Natural Treasure

Come face to face with lions behind glass