Japan Destination Guide
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    • History & Heritage
    • Food, Drink & Shop
    • Relaxation
    • Nature & National Park
    • Culture & Craft
  • 日本語
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    • 東北エリア
    • 北陸信越エリア
    • 関東エリア
    • 東海エリア
    • 関西エリア
    • 中国エリア
    • 四国エリア
    • 九州エリア
    • 沖縄エリア





Tohoku Area​

 Japan's Most Poetic Landscape, A Land of Dramatic Nature
Tohoku is a large region in the northeast of Japan’s main island Honshu. Its rugged, mountainous terrain and rows of river lowlands make up almost one-fifth of Japan’s total area. Harsh winters keep the resident population low but visitors, among them Japan’s most famous poet Basho, have been enjoying some of the country’s most beautiful scenery for centuries.

​The northeastern part of Japan’s main island (Honshu) is a mind-blowing place. Comprising six prefectures—Miyagi, Fukushima, Aomori, Akita, Iwate and Yamagata—the Tohoku region is where you go for remote beauty and wild outdoor experiences, not to mention good traditional grub. Some parts of Tohoku are just a couple of hours from Tokyo, but for reasons unknown, the area remains one of the least visited by international tourists.

Zao Onsen

A Gorgeous Open-air Onsen
Sitting in a hot bath while looking out into the forest at any time of the year is an unforgettable experience.
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Oga Peninsula

The Namahage Culture
Fierce demons known as Namahage visit each house to frighten misbehaved children.
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Aomori City

The Aomori Nebuta Festival
With its massive glowing floats and chants, singing and dancing, is one of Japan's standout events.
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Tsugaru Peninsula

Japan in A Nutshell
Known for its majestic landscape, the peninsula is a delight for nature loving travelers.
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Tōno

The Land of Folklore
Best known as a repository of Japanese folklore due to its legends of spirits and supernatural creatures.
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Ouchijuku

Travel Back in Time
Feel the charms of ancient Japan and experience the ancient Japanese way of life
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Ginzan Onsen

Nostalgic Onsen Town
The classic hot spring town lined with traditional wooden architecture is full of photogenic nostalgia.
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Hiraizumi

UNESCO World Heritage
An ancient city that once rivaled Kyoto for its beauty and elegant surroundings.
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Shirakami Sanchi

Nature in the Row
Aside from being Japan’s biggest wetland, the Kushiro Marsh is home to 2,000 varieties of plants and animals.
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Aizu-Wakamatsu
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Ginzan Onsen
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Gno Line
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Hiraizumi
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Hirosaki
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Kakunodate
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Nyuto Onsen
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Sakata
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Sanriku Coast
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Akita City
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Sendai
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Aomori City
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Yamagata City
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Kuroishi
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Minami Aizu
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Yokote
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Tono
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Morioka
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Kaminoyama Onsen
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Goshogawara
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Hijiori Onsen
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Hinoemata Village
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Zao Onsen
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Inspiration for Your Japan trip
History & Heritage
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Kyushu
​Okinawa
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  • TOP
    • History & Heritage
    • Food, Drink & Shop
    • Relaxation
    • Nature & National Park
    • Culture & Craft
  • 日本語
    • 北海道エリア
    • 東北エリア
    • 北陸信越エリア
    • 関東エリア
    • 東海エリア
    • 関西エリア
    • 中国エリア
    • 四国エリア
    • 九州エリア
    • 沖縄エリア