Best around Tohoku Spot List

The site of the former mountain castle once considered impregnable

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

This steep-sided gorge offers magnificent views of new spring greenery and fiery fall foliage

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A 14km streamside trail past moss-covered rocks and waterfalls, changing beautifully with every season

An isolated inn with a mysterious atmosphere, located deep in the mountains

A nostalgic masterpiece of Taisho-period architecture

A quiet hotel surrounded by the sea and greenery

Located at the base of Mt. Iwaki, also known as ”Tsugaru Fuji,” this accommodation provides an excellent view

The kitchen of Shiogama residents where fresh seafood is lined up

Featuring a lovely Japanese garden that changes expression each season

A long-standing restaurant that carries on the original taste

Ruins of the Sendai clan castle built by Date Masamune, who owned 620,000 koku

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

The panoramic view from 1,626 meters up is simply breathtaking

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall

Take a stroll through the forest-enveloped grounds

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting