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

One of the most famous festivals of Tohoku, with gigantic floats shaped as dynamic mythical or kabuki characters and haneto (nebuta dancers) parading the streets.

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.

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.

One of Japan's three major onsen, with a history dating back about 1,500 years. Indulge in a soak with a magnificent view of the valley.

From the works of masters to rising artists, get in touch with various works by Aomori artists

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.

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

A museum that illustrates the tradition, culture and origin of ”The Namahage of Oga,” passed down for generations on the Oga Peninsula.

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

One of the largest all-round private farms in Japan, spreading out at the foot of Mt. Iwate. It offers wonderful natural landscapes, tours of historical buildings, and special farm foods.

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

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

A log cabin-style vacation rental nestled in the magnificent natural surroundings of Myoko Kogen, with ski resorts nearby.

NASPA Ski Garden is a skiers-only ski resort suitable for families and beginners as well as intermediate skiers looking for some ungroomed snow and mogul challenges.

Enjoy massive powder snow in deep Winter and terrain parks in Spring. The ski resort where you definitely want to go.