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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Beginners and experts alike are welcome to hit the powder snow slopes in this resort for an experience you will never forget.

Boasting impressive amounts of snow on the slopes, and one of the largest freeriding zones in Japan, this legendary resort has reopened for the first time in 11 years!