Sightseeing Japan

66. The Tohoku Region


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The Tohoku region of Japan, consisting of six prefectures in northeast Honshu, is known for its mountains, winter sports, onsen resorts, and natural scenery. Join Jason and Paul as they explore what there is to see and do in the Tohoku region!

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Fukushima Prefecture: Oze National Park — Goshikinuma Ponds — Ouchi-juku — Kitakata Ramen

Miyagi Prefecture: Jozenji-dori — Kokubuncho — Ichibancho Shopping Arcade — Sendai Daikannon — Tomizawa Site Museum — Zuihoden Mausoleum — Gyutan (Beef Tongue) — Zundamochi — Sendai Asaichi Morning Market — Tashirojima (Cat Island) — Zao Kitsune Mura (Fox Village) — Ishinomaki — Zuiganji Temple — Matsushima Bay Islands

Yamagata Prefecture:  Zao Onsen Ski Resort — Yamagata City — Somaro Maiko Teahouse — Ginzan Onsen — Yonezawa Beef — Yamagata Cherry Festival

Akita Prefecture: Kanto Festival — Kakunodate — Namahage Museum — Nyuto Onsen — Kiritanpo — Akitakomachi Rice — Hinai Chicken

Iwate Prefecture: Jodogahama Beach — Ryusendo Cave — Hiraizumi — Chusonji Temple — Geibikei Gorge — Kitakami Tenshochi Park — Wanko Soba — Maezawa Beef — Abalone

Aomori Prefecture: Nebuta Festival — Shirakami-Sanchi — Sanriku Fukko — Oirase Stream — Aoni Onsen — Osorezan — Black Garlic

How to get to/around the Tohoku Region

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