6 prefectures
Tōhoku
Deep snow, deep history, and welcoming regional cities along Honshū’s northern coast.
Best seasons · Spring for cherry blossoms; winter for snow festivals and onsen.Hubs · Sendai · Aomori
Overview
Tōhoku mixes dramatic coastlines, cedar forests, sake breweries, and festivals—from nebuta floats to mountain ascetics.
Best seasons
Spring for cherry blossoms; winter for snow festivals and onsen.
Transportation
Tohoku Shinkansen + local JR lines cover most highlights; rent a car for coastal loops and remote onsen.
Prefectures
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Travel map
Tohoku Shinkansen links Tokyo to Sendai, Morioka, Akita, and Aomori—ideal for train-first trips.
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Best things to do
- ●Ride the ropeway at Matsushima Bay
- ●Explore samurai districts and castle towns
- ●Winter illuminations and onsen hopping
- ●Ryokan stays with kaiseki tasting menus
Food highlights
Wanko sobaJūmonji gyōzaHoya (sea pineapple)Aomori apples
Seasonal recommendations
Spring
Hirosaki Castle cherry blossoms and riverside picnics.
Summer
Nebuta and Tanabata festivals—book early for Sendai.
Autumn
Lake Towada foliage and countryside drives.
Winter
Yokote snow huts and steam trains through white valleys.
Featured itineraries
4 days: Hirosaki + Aomori + Lake Towada
Apple country, festival culture, and crater lakes.
3 days: Sendai + Matsushima + hot springs
City food, scenic bay islands, ryokan night.
Transportation: Tohoku Shinkansen + local JR lines cover most highlights; rent a car for coastal loops and remote onsen.