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.

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.

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.

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 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

Tour around the beautiful marshlands

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

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

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

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment

A Dutch-style garden surrounding a pond, located next to the Niigata Hakusan-jinja Shrine

Experience spelunking at this National Natural Treasure

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

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

A park once popular with writers

Stroll around the beautiful, mystical lakes and ponds

A symbolic bridge crossing the Shinano River