Best around Tohoku Spot List

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

From workshops to restaurants

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

The view is spectacular during spring and autumn

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.

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

A local food street serving Sendai's specialties

Delicious food. Fun time. Value for money. Visit Maiko at least once a season.

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