Things to Do in Tohoku, Japan

The rugged, uncrowded northeast: samurai towns, festivals, mountain onsen and deep autumn colour.

48 destinations across 6 prefectures

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When Do Japan's Beaches Open in 2026? Swimming Season Dates by Region

When Do Japan's Beaches Open in 2026? Swimming Season Dates by Region Most Japanese beaches are only open for swimming during a fixed season. A beach holds an "umibiraki" (海開き), the official ope...

Places to Visit in Tohoku

Attraction

Fukushima

Miharu Takizakura

A Thousand-Year-Old Weeping Cherry Tree

One of Japan's three great cherry trees, this magnificent weeping cherry is over 1,000 years old ...

Miharu, Fukushima, Japan

Attraction

Yamagata

Gassan

A Sacred Mountain with Summer Skiing and Alpine Meadows

One of the three sacred Dewa mountains, Gassan is unusual for offering summer skiing from April t...

Yamagata, Japan

Temple

Iwate

Motsuji Temple

Motsuji Temple - UNESCO Pure Land Garden in Hiraizumi

A UNESCO World Heritage temple in Hiraizumi featuring one of Japan's finest Pure Land gardens fro...

Hiraizumi, Iwate, Japan

Prefectures in Tohoku

Akita Aomori Fukushima Iwate Miyagi Yamagata

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