Spot List

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 modern and stylish space which sets a new standard for hot spring hotel accommodation

A wide variety of light, crispy, and ice-cold monaka (bean-jam wafer)

Refreshes the body and the spirit

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.

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

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

A Japanese garden with seasonal flowers

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.

Enjoy guest rooms with adjacent open air baths overlooking the ocean and luxurious Japanese full-course meals, incorporating ingredients from the mountains and the ocean

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

A high-rise with offices, shops and restaurants

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

Luxurious yet reasonably priced

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 very popular melon bun to queue for

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.

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

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 place where youth culture originates