10 TOP Things to Do in Tohoku (2024 Activity Guide)

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Popular places to visit

Oirase Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oirase Gorge during your travels in Towada. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Appi Kogen Ski Resort

Ski miles of groomed slopes and exciting powder runs or relax in steaming onsen baths and lavish hotels at this beautifully maintained ski resort in Tohoku.

Lake Towada

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Towada, a popular spot to commune with nature in Aomori. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Ura-bandai

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ura-bandai during your travels in Kitashiobara. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Naruko Onsen

You can take time to visit Naruko Onsen during your travels to Osaki. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.

Hirosaki Castle

Find out about the history of Hirosaki when you take a trip to Hirosaki Castle. Take in the festivals and hot springs in the area.

Mt. Zao

4/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Zao during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, a top ski area in Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Nasu Highland Park

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Nasu Highland Park during your trip to Nasu. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and hot springs.

Areas of Tohoku

Zaoonsen

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Zaoonsen, Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway are top sights worth seeing.

Aoba Ward

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Aoba Ward is a destination travellers like for its hot springs, and you might hop aboard the metro at Kotodai-Koen Station or Kita-Yonbancho Station to explore sights like Miyagi Prefectural Office.

Miyagino Ward

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Miyagino Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Kokubuncho

While you're in Kokubuncho, take in top sights like Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi and jump on the metro at Kotodai-Koen Station to see more of the city.

Ichibancho

While visiting Ichibancho, you might make a stop by sights like Aoba-dori Avenue and Jozenji-dori Avenue.

Wakabayashi

When in Wakabayashi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium or Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kawaramachi Station or Atago-Bashi Station.

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