10 TOP Things to Do in Tohoku (2025 Activity Guide)

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Chuson-ji Temple

Find out about the history of Hiraizumi when you spend time at Chuson-ji Temple. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

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.

Sekisui Heim Super Arena

Catch an event at Sekisui Heim Super Arena during your trip to Rifu. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Nasu Animal Kingdom

5/5(1 review)

Visit the animals who live at Nasu Animal Kingdom during your travels in Nasu. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and hot springs.

Areas of Tohoku

Downtown Sendai

While you're in Downtown Sendai, take in top sights like Asaichi Morning Market and jump on the metro at Hirose-dori Station to see more of the city.

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.

Zaoonsen

5/5(1 area review)

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

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.

Sakunami

While visiting Sakunami, you might make a stop by sights like Sakunami Hot Spring and Mt. Kamakurayama.

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