Best around Tohoku Spot List

Sushi toppings with lasting freshness

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

Famous as a spiritual site believed to bring good luck in marriage

A paradise of demons

All-you-can-eat inaka (country-style) soba

Regarded as one of the three best cherry blossom spots in the Michinoku region

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

Feel the world of fantasy

A little-known ramen shop on a side street

Shop at the market where locals flock

Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine

A famous beautiful spot with as many as 260 small islands, known as one of the three greatest views of Japan, equal to Aki no Miyajima and Amanohashidate.

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.

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

The seas of Japan, the bond with the rest of the world, entertainment. The aquarium is a symbol of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, contributing to the revitalization of local communities.

A Zen temple associated with warlord Date Masamune. Visit the main hall, which is a designated national treasure, and the architectural masterpiece that is the Kuri (kitchen building).

A deep, mystical gorge stretching over 2 km long. Take the famous ”Boat Ride down Geibi Gorge” for the chance to see countless strangely shaped boulders.

The view is spectacular during spring and autumn