Best Nature around Tohoku Spot List

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.

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.

Home to 2,600 cherry trees and one of Japan's last original castle towers, with a new view in every season

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

You'll be captivated by the exquisite beauty of these pale-pink weeping cherry blossoms

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

Kakunodate's black-fenced samurai district glows with each season, and you can stroll in kimono, ride a rickshaw, or watch cherry-bark craftsmen at work

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

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

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

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

A white arch bridge 5 minutes from Morioka Station, framing the Kitakami River and Mt. Iwate in one classic shot

A mystical underground world created by the abyss of time