景點 Matsushima Kaigan Guide 2026: Bay Cruise, Zuiganji and Godaido, a Day Trip from Sendai
Matsushima is the easiest of Japan's Three Views to visit: 40 minutes from Sendai, with the cruise, …
祭典花火 Aomori Nebuta Festival 2026 Guide: Schedule, Seat Prices and How to Join as a Haneto
The Aomori Nebuta Festival runs August 2 to 7 each year and is the one Tohoku festival where visitor…
Hotels Sendai Hotel Guide 2026: East vs. West Exit, 16 Hotels Near the Station and in Akiu Onsen
East or West Exit? This 2026 guide compares 16 Sendai hotels in four tiers, from station-connected t…
安比高原 Appi Kogen Accommodation Guide 2026: Ski-In/Ski-Out, Pension Village or a Morioka Base
Appi Kogen lodging comes in three types: ski-in/ski-out resorts, the pension village and a Morioka b…
Tohoku Tohoku Autumn Leaves 2026: Naruko Gorge and Kakunodate Samurai District Foliage and Transport Guide
A full 2026 guide to Tohoku's golden foliage pair: Naruko Gorge's Oofukasawa Bridge canyon views and…
Tohoku 2026 Omagari National Fireworks Competition Guide: Japan’s Top Fireworks Contest, Access and Viewing Tips
A guide to the Omagari National Fireworks Competition in Daisen, Akita, one of Japan's three great f…
Tohoku Yamadera Risshakuji Autumn Leaves Guide 2026: 1,015 Stone Steps, Godaido Views and Zao Ropeway Foliage Access
A 2026 guide to Yamadera (Risshakuji) in autumn: the 1,015-step climb, Godaido viewpoint, Basho's ha…
安比高原 Appi Kogen Ski Resort Guide 2026: Aspirin Snow, 21 Courses, Access From Morioka and the Three-Tier Lift Pass System
Appi Kogen in Hachimantai, Iwate, is one of Tohoku's largest ski resorts, famous for Aspirin Snow cr…
景點 Zao Snow Monsters Guide 2026: Yamagata Access, Ropeway Fares, Best Season and Summit Highlights
The Zao snow monsters are rime-ice trees found in Yamagata's Zao range, reachable by ropeway even if…
景點 Ginzan Onsen Guide 2026: Winter Car Restrictions, Shuttle Buses, Gas Lamp Night View and 12 Must-See Spots
Ginzan Onsen is a Taisho-era hot spring street in Obanazawa, Yamagata, famous for its gas lamp night…