Tohoku

Complete guide to Tohoku region in Japan! Here we introduce the great things to do per area to make it easier to plan your next trip in Japan!

Aomori is a prefecture in the Tohoku Region, about 700 kilometers north of Tokyo. It is the northernmost region facing Hokkaido across the sea with heavy snowfall every winter. The nature in the tip of Honshu island is of exceptional beauty with mountains, onsen, lakes and beaches. The capital city carries the same name, like many other prefectural capital cities, and is home to the famous Nebuta Festival, one of the best festivals in Tohoku and all of Japan. Although it is not necessarily listed among the most popular travel destinations in Japan, it offers enjoyable experiences for visitors! In this article, we will introduce some of the must visit places in Aomori prefecture!

Iwate in Tohoku region has so much to offer for the tourists. Beautiful Chuson-ji temple and Jogahama Beach, Ryusendo Cave and more! You should try Wanko-soba and fresh oyster there too. Here we listed the best places to visit in Iwate!

Here we introduce the places to visit and things to do in Miyagi in Tohoku region in Japan! From the big city like Sendai to the beautiful nature like Akiu Great Falls, to all the nature lovers and history lovers, check this complete guide to your Miyagi trip!

Yamagata is a prefecture located in the Tohoku region of Japan, famous for its great mountains, hot spring resorts and fruits! The prefecture is the largest producer of cherries - about 70% - and fresh seafoods are also easily available as it faces the Sea of Japan. Although not many tourists think of Yamagata prefecture as a travel destination when they are planning their trip, the prefecture in the north-west offers several experiences that you can never have in other urban areas like Tokyo. In this article, we will introduce places to visit in Yamagata!