Tohoku area (Sendai, Oirase Stream, frost-covered trees, Aomori)

Hirosaki Park, with its approximately 2,600 cherry trees in full bloom, is known as one of Japan's three major cherry blossom viewing spots. Within the park is Hirosaki Castle, built by Tsugaru Narinobu in 1603. It is the only castle tower still standing in Tohoku, and is a valuable building that still retains its Edo period appearance.
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Oirase Stream stretches for about 14km from Towada 's Nenokuchi to Yakeyama. There are walking paths along the river, where you can enjoy picturesque scenery such as the 20m wide, 7m high Choshi Falls and Ashura no Nagare, where water rushes over moss-covered rocks.
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"Little Kyoto of Michinoku" is lined with historical buildings. You can enjoy the charming townscape. The cherry blossoms in spring are famous, but the autumn leaves are also spectacular. You can enjoy the contrast between the chic black wooden fences and the red leaves peeking out from the mansions.

A railway line connecting Kuji and Mori. The train running along the coastline has been rebuilt and continues to serve the local community since the earthquake. Due to its location along the ria coastline, there are many tunnels, but the ocean views near stations and other spots are spectacular. The best viewpoint on the Sanriku Railway is just past the tunnel beyond Fudai Station on the Kita-Rias Line. From Kuji to Kamaishi, the diverse scenery of the Rikuchu coastline is beautiful from every angle. The breathtaking ocean views extend for 180 degrees. It is also popular with tourists, offering a variety of train types, including tatami-mat trains and retro trains.

Omagari Fireworks Festival boasts a history of over 100 years and attracts over 700,000 people every year. To avoid crowding, the festival will be held as a "private fireworks festival" with a limited number of attendees. For more information, please see [See more tourist information].

Hiraizumi 's Chusonji Temple and Golden Hall are registered as World Heritage Sites and are a must-visit attraction. Along with the divine arts and crafts, you can also experience the history and culture of Hiraizumi. In addition to New Year's visits and viewing the autumn leaves, various festivals and events are held here, so the temple is bustling with many worshippers throughout the year. Goshuin stamps can be obtained at 11 locations, including the Chusonji Temple Main Hall and Benkei-do, and amulets for warding off evil and finding love can also be purchased.

The largest Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture is about 229 km long, making it the seventh longest in Japan. If you visit Yamagata Prefecture, you should definitely experience Mogami River boating, which allows you to view the spectacular scenery of Mogami River. The boat cruise is a must-do when visiting Yamagata Prefecture. The boat cruise takes you through the mountainous wilderness, listening to the boatman's boat song, and along a stream famous for the haiku by Matsuo Basho. The course also includes places associated with Minamoto no Yoshitsune, such as Sennin-do. In autumn, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the autumn leaves, and between Dec. and Mar., you can enjoy the pure white snowy scenery on a "kotatsu-bune," a boat with a kotatsu on board. In addition, in Tozawa Village, Mogami County, Yamagata Prefecture, there is the Sotogawa Shrine, which can only be reached by taking the ferry boat at Mogami River. This shrine is a historical place visited by Minamoto Yoshitsune and Matsuo Basho, and is also famous as a power spot for matchmaking. Mogami River It is also a popular spot for tourists to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sotogawa River.

A colorful gorge landscape said to be one of the best Tohoku
Naruko Gorge is a beautiful natural sight that is said to be one of the best in Tohoku. It is a large canyon that is 100m deep! The entire area is covered in autumn leaves!
The views from the observation decks and walking trails are also beautiful, and many people visit from all over the country to catch a glimpse of this magnificent view.
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Ginzan Onsen in Obanazawa City is known for its Taisho retro atmosphere. The unique scenery of this hot spring town is created by the group of inns built from the end of the Taisho era to the early Showa era. The Notoya Inn, which is designated as a national registered cultural property, is a mix of Japanese and Western styles, and you will forget the passage of time when you look at it. The wood used abundantly in the exterior and interior will make you feel nostalgic. The name Ginzan Onsen comes from the Nobezawa Silver Mine in the Edo period. Most of the hot spring inns were washed away by a flood in the early Taisho era, and many of the inns were rebuilt afterwards. The hot spring town at night with gas lamps lit is very fantastic. One inn that stands out among them is Fujiya, located in the middle of the hot spring town. It was renovated in 2006 due to deterioration by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma. He was particular about restoring the delicacy of the original wooden architecture, and reused as much wood as possible. In addition, the space of wood and light created by the highly transparent bamboo lattice technique "sumushiko" and special stained glass could be called the ultimate "designer inn." At the edge of the hot spring town, there is also a public bath called "Shirogane-yu" designed by Kuma. Even if you can't stay the night, it's definitely worth stopping by.

Matsushima's main attraction is its magnificent scenery, which is counted among the Three Most Scenic Views of Japan. To get a thorough look at Matsushima, we recommend taking a sightseeing boat. You can enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and the scenery that changes with the seasons. Other must-see spots include Zuiganji Temple and Godaido Hall. In the spring, Saigyo Modoshinomatsu Park is also a must-see. From the observation deck in the park, you can enjoy the view of the cherry blossoms and Matsushima Bay. There is also a wide variety of delicacies, such as oysters and seafood harvested in Matsushima. Sasa kamaboko (bamboo-shaped fish cakes) are also popular as souvenirs.
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The Zao mountain range is a collective name for the mountain range that spans both Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures. Its highest peak is Kumano, located in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture, at an altitude of 1,841m. A lift operates from late Apr. to early Nov. to take you to the trailhead, and it takes about 45 minutes to reach the summit. Along the way, you can see the emerald green volcanic lake "Okama," and enjoy its fantastic beauty, which changes color depending on the day. In winter, tours are held to see the spectacular natural art of "frost-covered trees," in which cloud particles and snow adhere to the trees. Hot springs bubble up all over the mountain range, which appears to spread out flat, making it a famous hot spring and ski resort destination.

This is a local line that connects Koide Station in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture to Aizuwakamatsu Station in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. You can enjoy spectacular views from the train window in every season, including cherry blossoms in spring, colorful autumn leaves and valleys in autumn, and snowy landscapes that look like ink paintings in winter.

Located in Shimogo-machi in southern Fukushima Prefecture, this is one of the prefecture's leading tourist spots. It flourished as a post town during the Edo period, and the streets bustling with feudal lords and travelers heading to Edo remain to this day. In the town, there are rows of thatched-roof houses, restaurants serving dishes such as "negi soba," which is eaten with spring onions instead of chopsticks, and Ouchi-juku's specialty "tochimochi," as well as souvenir shops and guesthouses. The "Snow Festival" is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of Feb..