Best Nature around Tohoku Spot List

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.

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

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.

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.

Stroll along the shore while feeling the refreshing sea breeze

A large park with flowers, nature and places to play

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

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

A symbolic bridge crossing the Shinano River

Tour around the beautiful marshlands

A National Natural Monument famous as the breeding grounds for the black-tailed seagull

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

Regarded as one of the three best cherry blossom spots in the Michinoku region

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

Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the nature

Enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in the deep valley

A mystical underground world created by the abyss of time

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate