basic information

The Tohoku (lit. "North East") Region consists of six prefectures in the north of Japan's largest island Honshu. The Tohoku region is well known for its countryside, mountains, lakes, high quality rice and rough winters.

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Attractions

Aomori Prefecture

Lake Towada Caldera lake famous for autumn colors. Hirosaki Former castle town in Northern Tohoku. Shimokita Hanto Remote peninsula famed for Fear Mountain. Aomori City best known for its Nebuta Matsuri.

Akita Prefecture

Nyuto Onsen Rustic hot spring resort. Kakunodate City with nicely preserved samurai district. Akita Prefectural capital best known for its festival.

Iwate Prefecture

Hiraizumi Tohoku's former cultural and political capital.

Yamagata Prefecture

Dewa Sanzan Three sacred mountains with shrines.

Miyagi Prefecture

Matsushima Scenic bay dotted by pine clad islets. Sendai Largest city in the Tohoku Region.

Fukushima Prefecture

Aizu Small city known for its samurai history.

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Restaurants

Select area Tokyo-Yokohama Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe Nagoya Kyushu Hokkaido Tohoku Hokuriku Chugoku Okinawa Select type Japanese dishes Western dishes Chinese dishes Asia, ethnic style, borderless Cafe Japanese Izakaya Western style Izakaya Asian, borderless style Izakaya Dining bar, Beer Restauran Bar, pub Space, entertainment Family dining, fast food

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Tours and Packages

Tokyo & northern Japan tour Guided walking through the villages and countryside of northern Japan. Tohoku Tours Various tours and travel packages for the Tohoku Region.

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