Best around Tohoku Spot List

A restaurant popular for its three kinds of gyoza dumplings: pan-fried, boiled and steamed

Indulge in Japanese dishes unique to this inn

Cat Island

A mystical, sacred place of Shugendo, or Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts

A store that established the current Shirakawa Ramen

One of the most famous scenic locations on the Shimokita Peninsula, miraculously secluded with a mystical character fostered by nature

Enjoy the tasting of sake from breweries in Echigo

Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity

A retreat overlooking the islands of Matsushima Bay

Enjoy the lush greenery, autumn leaves and skiing

Stroll along the shore while feeling the refreshing sea breeze

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

A Japanese restaurant popular for its seasonal seafood dishes

Featuring private baths that are the largest in size and number in the prefecture

A hotel with a commanding view of Matsushima

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

Indulge yourself with the superb original kaisekizen using plenty of local ingredients

Special local products such as sake, rice, and koji (aspergillus oryzae) are lined up

Shop at the market where locals flock