Tohoku

Tohoku - Discover All About The Regions of Japan copy. Picture of the Big Tori Gate on Yudosan, the last mountain and temple of Dewa Sanzan, Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori, Kanto Matsuri in Akita, Osorezan on Shimokita Hanto (Peninsula), Tanabata Matsuri in Sendai, Yamadera in Yamagata Prefecture, and Aizu Wakamatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture.

Tohoku Region Overview

Top Destinations

  • Cities: Sendai, Aomori, Yamagata
  • Onsen: Ginzan Onsen, Nyuto Onsen, Zao Onsen
  • Nature: Towada-Hachiman National Park, Sanriku Coast, Bandai
  • Shrines & Temples: Yamadera, Chusonji Temple, Osorezan

Hidden Gems

  • Cities: Tono, Miyako, Morioka
  • Onsen: Fukenoyu Onsen, Tamagawa Onsen, Akiu Onsen
  • Nature: Dewa Sanzan, Okama Crater Lake, Mototaki Waterfall
  • Temples & Shrines: Yudono Shrine, Gassan Shrine, Haguro-san Shrine

Seasonal Events

  • Cherry Blossoms: Late April to early May
  • Autumn Leaves: Late October to early November
  • Hanami Spots: Hirosaki, Kakunodate, Kitakami
  • Momiji Spots: Hachimantai, Oirase Gorge, Naruko Gorge
  • Festivals: Nebuta Matsuri, Kanto Matsuri, Sendai Tanabata Matsuri