A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

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.

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.

Appreciate this beautiful valley, designated as a place of special scenic beauty and a natural monument. Immerse yourself in a shower of negative ions emanating from the forest.

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

Wish upon the matchmaking deity for success in love

A museum full of interesting materials

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

Let’s find character goods.

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

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

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

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

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.

Revel in the realistic starlit sky

Street connecting the east exit of Ikebukuro station to Sunshine, lined with numerous shops.

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.

A Japanese garden with an abundance of greenery

The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.

A leisure complex centered on the New National Theater Tokyo, with an opera house, and a concert hall