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The Tohoku (lit. "North East") Region consists of six prefectures in the north of Japan's largest island Honshu. The Tohoku region is well known for its countryside, mountains, lakes, high quality rice and rough winters.

Attractions

Aomori Prefecture

Hirosaki Former castle town in Northern Tohoku. Oirase Stream Mountain stream famous for autumn colors.

Akita Prefecture

Kakunodate City with nicely preserved samurai district.

Iwate Prefecture

Hiraizumi Tohoku's former cultural and political capital.

Miyagi Prefecture

Matsushima Scenic bay dotted by pine clad islets. Sendai Largest city in the Tohoku Region.

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Restaurants

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Tour Packages

Tokyo & northern Japan tour Guided walking through the villages and countryside of northern Japan.

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