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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. Lake Towada Caldera lake famous for autumn colors.

Akita Prefecture

Nyuto Onsen Rustic hot spring resort. Kakunodate City with nicely preserved samurai district.

Iwate Prefecture

Hiraizumi Tohoku's former cultural and political capital.

Yamagata Prefecture

Dewa Sanzan Three sacred mountains with shrines.

Miyagi Prefecture

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

Fukushima Prefecture

Aizu Small city known for its samurai history.

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Restaurants

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Tours and Packages

Tohoku Tours Various tours and travel packages for the Tohoku Region. Tokyo & northern Japan tour Guided walking through the villages and countryside of northern Japan. Flowers & Dreams in Northern Japan See Yamagata's Hanagasa Festival and Sendai's Tanabata Festival.

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