Best around Tohoku Spot List

An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas.

Featuring the Tenshukaku-style observatory with its panoramic view of Yokote. During winter, a number of snow igloos, which are a winter characteristic of Japan, will be built in the park.

From workshops to restaurants

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

The award-winning Iwate craft beer. Take a factory tour by the founder and taste some fresh beer, too.

A shrine with 2,400 years of history and the largest shrine gate, symbolizing Yahiko.

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.

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

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

A promenade of zelkova, now as the symbolic road of Sendai, the city of forests. It is also popular in winter when it is lit up.

The view is spectacular during spring and autumn

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

the Miracle Pine Tree survived the Great East Japan Earthquake. It has become a symbol of the town's recovery in the new memorial park.

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

【The entertainment resort that will fill you with new inspiration】 This season Naeba Ski Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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 resort train with superb views

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!

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.