Best around Tohoku Spot List

Bukeyashiki Street with the Ashina family's 15,000-koku castle town. The direct descendants of the family still live in one of the upper-class samurai residences.

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 distillery of Japan's representative whisky brand. The red brick buildings and factory tour are popular.

An onsen resort popular for its open-air cypress bath, offering a sense of spaciousness

Sendai Airport, the gateway to Japan's northern area, Tohoku.

An onsen resort popular for its open-air rock bath where you can feel the change of the seasons

Surrounded by the beautiful green forests of Nambu red pine, you can soak in blissful peace and quiet.

Featuring mountain views, Kyukamura Ura-Bandai is situated in Kitashiobara and features a wellness area with a sauna and a hot spring bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the ryokan, each unit includes a desk. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden. Mount Bandai is 24 km from the ryokan, while Kitakata Station is 34 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 81 km away.

Located right in front of Matsushima Bay, Komatsukan Kofu-tei offers accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can refresh in the public hot-spring baths and enjoy traditional multi-course meals in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsushima Kaigan Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Most rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding, while some rooms come with a private open-air bath. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths or reserve a hot-spring bath for private use. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Luggage storage and laptop rentals are available at the front desk. Local fresh seafood and ingredients are offered in the traditional multi-course meals. Kofutei Komatsukan is a 10-minute walk from Godaido Shrine and a 15-minute walk from Zugan-ji Temple.

Set on 28-36th floors of Sendai's tallest building, The Westin Sendai offers a luxurious accommodation just a 10-minute walk from JR Sendai Station. Guests can work out in the free-use gym or receive rejuvenating massages at the on-site salon. 2 restaurants and a bar are available on site. Wi-Fi is provided at an additional charge. Fitted with chic furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows, rooms come with modern facilities like satellite LCD TV. A fridge, an electric kettle and minibar are included. The large en suite bathroom has a bath tub, a shower booth and free toiletries. Sendai Westin Hotel’s 24-hour front desk can arrange luggage storage and laundry services. The Flow Spa offers a variety of treatments, sauna and a relaxation lounge. Souvenir items can be purchased at the gift shop. Stylish Restaurant Symphony serves sophisticated Western cuisine, while traditional Japanese dishes can be savoured at Ichimuan restaurant, which is located on the top floor. Horizon Lounge & Bar offers afternoon tea, light meals and evening drinks. The Westin Hotel is a 10-minute drive to Rakuten Kobo Stadium Miyagi (formerly Kleenex Stadium Miyagi), and a 20-minute drive to Aoba Castle Park. Sendai Airport is located a 50-minute drive from the property.

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, hot tub, traditional restaurant and free WiFi. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Wakamatsuya will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Zao Onsen Ski Resort is 300 metres from the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.

Located in the Asamushi Onsen district of Aomori, Kaisenkaku is 19 km from Sannai-Maruyama site and 2 km from Asamushi Aquarium. The property is set 33 km from Hakkoda Ski Area, 38 km from Sukayu Onsen and 22 km from Moya Hills. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi. At the ryokan, rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom, while some feature a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The restaurant at Kaisenkaku specialises in Japanese cuisine. The property has a hot spring bath. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. The nearest airport is Aomori Airport, 27 km from the property.

Located a 10-minute walk from JR Niigata Station, ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata offers elegant guest rooms, 5 fine restaurants and a bar on the top floor. Bicycle rentals are available at an extra charge, while free WiFi can be used throughout the property. All rooms feature comfortable beds, an ample desk and a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels. The private bathroom has a bathtub and free toiletries. The Niigata Crowne Plaza Hotel provides convenient services and facilities like currency exchange (US dollars and Euros only), luggage storage and 24-hour front desk. In-room massages can be arranged at an additional charge. The hotel is situated near Niigata’s business district, and just a short walk from the lively Pia Bandai Market. Niigata Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Kura restaurant offers seasonal Japanese cuisine, while Tendan serves tantalising Chinese dishes. The Season Café on the ground floor features all day dining. Gorgeous ocean/mountain views and nightly drinks can be enjoyed at the Sky Bar.

Boasting a bar, Matsuya hotel is situated in Myoko in the Niigata region, 34 km from Zenkoji Temple and 36 km from Nagano Station. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 46 km from Suzaka City Zoo. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Matsuya hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Asian options. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at Matsuya hotel. Jigokudani Monkey Park is 46 km from the hotel, while Ryuoo Ski Park is 46 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 108 km away.

Hotel Route Inn Furukawa Ekimae is located in Osaki, within 36 km of Shiogama Shrine and 44 km of Sendai City Community Support Center. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a spa and wellness centre. Sendai Station is 45 km from the hotel and Sakuraoka Daijingu is 45 km away. Spa and wellness facilities are at guests' disposal during their stay at the hotel, including a hot spring bath and on-request massage treatments. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Japanese. Entsuin Temple is 30 km from Hotel Route Inn Furukawa Ekimae, while Sendai Toshogu is 43 km away. Sendai Airport is 64 km from the property.

Located in Aomori and only 21 km from Tsuta Hot Spring, ココロとカラダの陽転スポット～八甲田アマテラスリトリート provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 12 km from Hakkoda Ski Area and offers private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Sannai-Maruyama site. The holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Sukayu Onsen is 17 km from ココロとカラダの陽転スポット～八甲田アマテラスリトリート, while Aomori Contemporary Art Center is 19 km away. Aomori Airport is 29 km from the property.

Located in Myoko in the Niigata region and Zenkoji Temple reachable within 34 km, A short walk to Akakura Onsen Ski Lift and Town by Japow House provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, ski-to-door access and free private parking. This 2-star guest house offers free shuttle service and luggage storage space. The property offers a shuttle service and features a garden and picnic area. The guest house offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At A short walk to Akakura Onsen Ski Lift and Town by Japow House, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and serves American cuisine. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, the accommodation features an indoor play area. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Nagano Station is 36 km from A short walk to Akakura Onsen Ski Lift and Town by Japow House, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 44 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 108 km from the property.

Featuring the renowned Sendai Akiu Spa with a hot spring bath, Sakan is located in Sendai. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. Akiu Great Falls is 20 minutes' drive away and Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum is 10 minutes' drive away from this ryokan. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also comes with a bath. Select family rooms include a traditional tatami mat area. At Sakan you will find a communal sauna, free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. The property offers free parking. At the Hotel Sakan, guests can can choose between multiple restaurants, a wine bar and a tea lounge. MIKURIYA features views of the Natori River and serves dishes like traditional Japanese soba. The ryokan is 14.8 km from Sakunami Hot Spring, 12.1 km from the Site of Sendai Castle and 12.3 km from Sendai Museum. Yamagata (Junmachi) Airport is 37 km away. The Rairaikyo Gorge is just 5 minutes' drive away from Sakan.

Featuring lake views, WEND URABANDAI -the private villa- provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 28 km from Mount Bandai. The property has river and garden views, and is 35 km from Kitakata Station. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking villa features a sauna. This air-conditioned villa is equipped with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. The property offers quiet street views. A bar can be found on-site. Aizuwakamatsu Station is 38 km from the villa, while Mount Iimori is 39 km away. Fukushima Airport is 80 km from the property.

Situated within 26 km of Nihonmatsu Station and 48 km of Koriyama Station, Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi No 1 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Fukushima. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Private parking is available on site. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi No 1 rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Fukushima Station is 500 metres from Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi No 1, while Minami-Fukushima Station is 4.6 km from the property. Sendai Airport is 74 km away.