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.

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.

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 leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

Experience spelunking at this National Natural Treasure

Come face to face with lions behind glass

An historic garden surrounding austere Japanese residential architecture

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Welcome to the world of transparent blue

Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the nature

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

Enjoy the lush greenery, autumn leaves and skiing

Stroll around the beautiful, mystical lakes and ponds

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

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