Best Visiting Spot List

Featuring the Tenshukaku-style observatory with its panoramic view of Yokote. During winter, a number of snow igloos, which are a winter characteristic of Japan, will be built in the park.

One of the three major Edo festivals. Also known as the ”water throwing festival” for as its name suggests spectators throw water on Omikoshi (portable shrine) bearers; it is a festival held annually at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

The Central Wholesale Market is the food pantry for the denizens of Tokyo. It was moved from Tsukiji in 2018 and handles seafood as well as fruit and vegetables.

Ota City Tourist Information Center

A comic convention that fuses technology with pop culture such as Japanese-American movies, comics, and animation.

A festival popular with foreign visitors to Japan, where the mikoshi, having the motif of the male genitalia, which is considered to be sacred, is very lively jostled about.

Wearing the hunting dress of Kamakura samurai, this a traditional event from ancient times in which archers on galloping horses try to hit three targets using bows and arrows.

Enjoy both city and nature with the ocean breeze

One of the world's largest gaming events. Businesses and groups exhibit the latest in games, enabling visitors to get an early crack at them.

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

Founded by Kunio Kobayashi, the notable bonsai (potted plant) creator. Artistic bonsai are in line with each other at the Japanese garden. You can also purchase some of them.

One of Japan's Three Views, with around 260 pine-covered islands, island-hopping cruises, historic temples, and fresh Miyagi seafood like oysters

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.

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.

Set out for all corners of the country from Busta Shinjuku, the largest bus terminal in Japan!

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.

A promenade of zelkova, now as the symbolic road of Sendai, the city of forests. It is also popular in winter when it is lit up.

The concept is ”festival.” There's lots to enjoy after bathing too

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 large-scale event in Tokyo where you can enjoy a collection of festivals and taste from hometowns all over Japan at the same time.