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.
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.
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