Best Visiting Spot List

Head for Zao for the fantastical scenery of white rime, also known as snow monsters!

One of Japan's three major onsen, with a history dating back about 1,500 years. Indulge in a soak with a magnificent view of the valley.

Let’s find character goods.

Connects the north part of Kojiriko, Motohakoneko and Hakoneenko and is convenient for sightseeing

Bukeyashiki Street with the Ashina family's 15,000-koku castle town. The direct descendants of the family still live in one of the upper-class samurai residences.

A Japanese garden with an abundance of greenery

The Shinto shrine where Minamoto no Yoritomo worshipped, which can bring good fortune and personal connections

One of the three greatest summer festivals of Tohoku, with colorful bamboo decorations all around the city of Sendai.

Benzaiten, one of the seven lucky gods of Asakusa, is enshrined, and is said to bring benefits such as business success

One of the most famous festivals of Tohoku, with gigantic floats shaped as dynamic mythical or kabuki characters and haneto (nebuta dancers) parading the streets.

Wish upon the matchmaking deity for success in love

One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The Tenshu, which is of Edo-style architecture and the only existing Tenshu in Tohoku, is worth a look.

A vast park crafted on the site of Takada Castle. Known as a great viewing spot for cherry blossoms, the park is embellished with about 4,000 cherry trees in April.

The foot bath commemorating Tokugawa Ieyasu’s visit to the Atami hot springs

An annual large-scale fireworks festival held on August 2 and 3. The large firework rings brighten up the night sky.

The healing power of the sea and flowers

A museum full of interesting materials

Take up the challenge of the ski tour in the triple zone ski area with it's excellent quality of snow, long trails and long season.

A 27-km road that stretches from the foot to the summit of Mt. Hachiman. It is famous for the snow-walled corridor that appears in spring.

From the works of masters to rising artists, get in touch with various works by Aomori artists