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Explore Tohoku

Stretching across northern Honshu, Tohoku is shaped by mountain landscapes, historic towns, hot springs, and traditions closely connected to the seasons.

From Sendai and Aomori to Kakunodate, Hirosaki, and rural destinations between them, the region offers a quieter perspective on Japan through history, nature, and local culture.

Hirosaki Castle in Aomori, Japan — Hirosaki · Aomori

Kakunodate Samurai District in Akita, Japan — Kakunodate · Akita

Lake Tazawa in Akita, Japan — Lake Tazawa · Akita

Sannai-Maruyama historical site in Aomori, Japan — Sannai-Maruyama · Aomori

Sukayu Onsen in Aomori, Japan — Sukayu Onsen · Aomori

Sendai in Miyagi, Japan — Sendai · Miyagi

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Tohoku in Japan

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Regional map: Soren Bradley / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 | Locator: TUBS / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Sendai

Miyagi · Tohoku

A Green City with Samurai-Era Heritage

Sendai is Tohoku’s largest city, known for tree-lined avenues, urban culture and the legacy of the feudal lord Date Masamune.

Castle-site views, mausoleums, food markets and easy access to Matsushima make it an important gateway to the region.

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Yokote

2 Days, 1 Night Tohoku Experience: Yokote Kamakura Snow Hut Festival

Experience Yokote’s Kamakura Snow Festival with glowing snow huts, local traditions, and winter scenery.

Duration: 2 days

Join-in Tour

From ¥33,000
Aizu Wakamatsu

Aizu Wakamatsu Custom Full Day Tour

Enjoy this full day Aizu Wakamatsu Custom Tour with tour guide that is tailor-made based on your interests

Duration: 8 Hours

Private

From ¥17,800
Aizu Wakamatsu

Aizu Wakamatsu Custom Half Day Tour

Enjoy this half day Aizu Wakamatsu Custom Tour with tour guide that is tailor-made based on your interests

Duration: 4 Hours

Private

From ¥11,100
Aizu Wakamatsu

Aizu Wakamatsu Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant Reservation

Enjoy a custom Aizu Wakamatsu private vehicle tour tailored to your interests, with flexible durations and an optional restaurant reservation.

Duration: varies

Private Vehicle Service

From ¥ 72,200
Akita

Akita Custom 6-Hour Tour

Enjoy this 6-Hour Akita Custom Tour with tour guide that is tailor-made based on your interests

Duration: 6 Hours

Custom

From ¥11,100
Akita

Akita Custom Full Day Tour

Enjoy this full day Akita Custom Tour with tour guide that is tailor-made based on your interests

Duration: 8 Hours

Custom

From ¥13,000
Akita

Akita Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant Reservation

Enjoy a custom Akita private vehicle tour tailored to your interests, with flexible durations and an optional restaurant reservation.

Duration: varies

Private Vehicle

From ¥ 72,200
Aomori

Aomori Custom 6-Hour Tour

Enjoy this 6-Hour Aomori Custom Tour with tour guide that is tailor-made based on your interests

Duration: 6 Hours

Custom

From ¥14,700
Aomori

Aomori Custom Full Day Tour

Enjoy this full day Aomori Custom Tour with tour guide that is tailor-made based on your interests

Duration: 8 Hours

Custom

From ¥17,800

Custom Travel

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If the experience or destination you have in mind isn’t currently available, our Japan-based team can review a custom private tour request built around your plans.

Custom Single-Day