Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Tohoku February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Tohoku Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tohoku.dx6048156)[Hotels in Tohoku](https://expedia.co.uk/Tohoku-Hotels.d6048156.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Tohoku](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Tohoku.d6048156.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Tohoku Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tohoku.d6048156.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tohoku Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tohoku.d6048156.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Tohoku ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tohoku Types of activities Where to stay [Tohoku travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tohoku.dx6048156) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes snow skiing, mountains and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/d5ea1bea-a475-49d9-b4e4-874859935919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes snow skiing, mountains and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/d5ea1bea-a475-49d9-b4e4-874859935919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort showing snow skiing and snow as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/a7472822-08d9-4c79-bed3-a06b8197a66b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort showing snowboarding and snow as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/8d6fbe6a-8c0c-4482-b083-b0523b5229ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes a luxury hotel or resort and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/328c497a-3a08-4dac-827b-4759f5f6071f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Tohoku Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Tohoku has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Tohoku, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Tohoku with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Tohoku Tohoku is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Tohoku, and make it a breeze to explore Tohoku and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Tohoku to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Tohoku, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Tohoku. #### Tohoku attractions Tohoku has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Tohoku to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Tohoku. Looking for things to do in Tohoku can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Tohoku or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Tohoku attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Tohoku ### Tours & day trips [See all 61 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Matsushima Bay, Islands and Seafood Market day tour from Tokyo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50705255/73652b2d-0da8-4f83-b726-eb2892e7be31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsushima Bay, Islands and Seafood Market day tour from Tokyo 13h Free cancellation available £161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsushima-bay-islands-and-seafood-market-day-tour-from-tokyo.a50705255.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Yamagata: Icefall Ice Monster Snow Trekking with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49909676/3cb7ddd5-4791-455b-a523-b8c37559dc45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yamagata: Icefall Ice Monster Snow Trekking with Local Guide 5h Free cancellation available £93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yamagata-icefall-ice-monster-snow-trekking-with-local-guide.a49909676.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Hanafuda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49684760/7d44271e-6e66-48bf-b7e1-9c1c23138118.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hanafuda 1h 30m Free cancellation available £14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hanafuda.a49684760.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4189991/c238de79-73b7-408e-bebc-aab5a6377660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course 3h Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/enjoy-the-sake-and-food-terrorism-akiu-course.a4189991.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Half Day Kakunodate Tour of Crafts Culture and Cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51036495/317bb975-df88-412f-a95f-b6997733a2f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Kakunodate Tour of Crafts Culture and Cuisine 3h £147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-kakunodate-tour-of-crafts-culture-and-cuisine.a51036495.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47420033/e6924838-784d-4b0e-a235-632aa2cc5a6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide 6h Free cancellation available £220 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yamagata-yamadera-6hr-private-trip-with-licensed-guide.a47420033.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Hirosaki 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3056506/eb820f9f-5fca-4b6e-b76d-4100869b5042.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hirosaki 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide 6h Free cancellation available £220 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hirosaki-full-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a3056506.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Goshogawara Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5188982/1ef89301-fbe8-4c36-8965-cd8f063290a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Goshogawara Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide 6h Free cancellation available £220 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/goshogawara-full-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a5188982.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4189991/c238de79-73b7-408e-bebc-aab5a6377660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course 3h Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/enjoy-the-sake-and-food-terrorism-akiu-course.a4189991.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50319661/7dfc8120-7941-429d-b198-41d9e239b9f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi 1h 15m Free cancellation available £16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catch-and-dine-a-gourmet-fishing-experience-in-miyagi.a50319661.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Samurai Food Walk in Kakunodate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46994641/7fe4df89-4710-4695-9f4b-5631c47e3817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Samurai Food Walk in Kakunodate 2h 30m Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/samurai-food-walk-in-kakunodate.a46994641.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Kitakata Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5189018/1854972e-9125-4cad-adb3-b3ce7d518851.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kitakata Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide 4h Free cancellation available £145 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kitakata-half-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a5189018.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Osaka Bar Hopping in Fukushima Area Where Locals Gather](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49682678/630d3af8-91ed-4af2-b793-c60ed2f105e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Bar Hopping in Fukushima Area Where Locals Gather 2h Free cancellation available £135 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-bar-hopping-in-fukushima-area-where-locals-gather.a49682678.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Ryusendo Cave and Kitayamazaki Cliffs Day Tour from Miyako Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50913885/8ba2a104-8fad-4bd6-a424-f2f1406960c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ryusendo Cave and Kitayamazaki Cliffs Day Tour from Miyako Port 6h 30m Free cancellation available £1,096 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ryusendo-cave-and-kitayamazaki-cliffs-day-tour-from-miyako-port.a50913885.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48650875/8d3a760a-2f2b-4457-8572-5318b36da22a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town 3h Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sendai-local-foodie-tour-in-miyagi.a48650875.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48580689/23413c12-c19f-4416-a1e1-56367c91a368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town 3h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/local-foodie-tour-in-sendai-wander-around-the-gourmet-town.a48580689.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Savour Fresh Sake and Discover the Charms of Yurihonjo City Akita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49694247/17dc3a9e-27aa-486f-89e4-76da04bb7239.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Savour Fresh Sake and Discover the Charms of Yurihonjo City Akita 8h Free cancellation available £304 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/savour-fresh-sake-and-discover-the-charms-of-yurihonjo-city-akita.a49694247.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48575590/6a12b835-d17d-4721-bf27-2dac32ca49b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets 5h Free cancellation available £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/local-food-tour-in-shiogama-japan-top-tuna-and-sushi-town.a48575590.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![2 Hours Private Zen Meditation Experience in Kakunodate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51044557/62d0100f-e329-433d-9502-8d8fbd50d635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hours Private Zen Meditation Experience in Kakunodate 2h £140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hours-private-zen-meditation-experience-in-kakunodate.a51044557.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Sword Martial Art Experience in Kakunodate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51036010/e6f330a0-2057-4049-948f-b90b4822f00a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sword Martial Art Experience in Kakunodate 2h 30m £210 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sword-martial-art-experience-in-kakunodate.a51036010.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Sukagawa Tatami Coaster Making Workshop and Factory Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50147870/97ac1465-8a8f-4c6e-80e9-676ea0e879ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sukagawa Tatami Coaster Making Workshop and Factory Tour 1h Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sukagawa-tatami-coaster-making-workshop-and-factory-tour.a50147870.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Demolition show sushi making classic cafe tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2976543/be5212c5-4642-4699-8ad2-3fd54dbd1616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Demolition show sushi making classic cafe tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available £117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/demolition-show-sushi-making-classic-cafe-tour.a2976543.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ### Winter activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&filter.categories=Winteractivities) ![Winter Bites : Taste a Local Flavour in Snow Trek](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49861199/135a1ed5-2130-42ce-8127-01913c9f9399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Winter Bites : Taste a Local Flavour in Snow Trek 2h Free cancellation available £187 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/winter-bites-taste-a-local-flavour-in-snow-trek.a49861199.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Icicle Trekking Experience in Nishiwaga Town Iwate Prefecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3971791/7e9aff2a-6554-442e-a928-7f1134df08f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Icicle Trekking Experience in Nishiwaga Town Iwate Prefecture 3h Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/icicle-trekking-nishiwaga-town-iwate-prefecture.a3971791.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ![Kinshu Lake Private Snow Trekking Activity](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3971749/6f8a5130-b442-4438-9f6f-1950d5183e13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kinshu Lake Private Snow Trekking Activity 2h 30m Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kinshu-lake-private-snow-trekking-activity.a3971749.activity-details?&rid=6048156&location=Tohoku&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Tohoku | Number of things to do | 12 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sakutto from the inn! Hot spring town short course](/things-to-do/sakutto-from-the-inn-hot-spring-town-short-course.a4181042.activity-details): £41 | | Top 5 things to do | [Sakutto from the inn! Hot spring town short course](/things-to-do/sakutto-from-the-inn-hot-spring-town-short-course.a4181042.activity-details)[Japan's original scenery! Gourmet and shopping course of Satoyama](/things-to-do/japans-original-scenery-gourmet-and-shopping-course-of-satoyama.a4211477.activity-details)[Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course](/things-to-do/enjoy-the-sake-and-food-terrorism-akiu-course.a4189991.activity-details)[Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour](/things-to-do/sendai-private-izakaya-and-bar-tour.a49366633.activity-details)[Get your seal! Visit the mysterious temple tour](/things-to-do/get-your-seal-visit-the-mysterious-temple-tour.a4201731.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Sakutto from the inn! Hot spring town short course](/things-to-do/sakutto-from-the-inn-hot-spring-town-short-course.a4181042.activity-details)[Japan's original scenery! Gourmet and shopping course of Satoyama](/things-to-do/japans-original-scenery-gourmet-and-shopping-course-of-satoyama.a4211477.activity-details)[Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course](/things-to-do/enjoy-the-sake-and-food-terrorism-akiu-course.a4189991.activity-details)[Get your seal! Visit the mysterious temple tour](/things-to-do/get-your-seal-visit-the-mysterious-temple-tour.a4201731.activity-details)[Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town](/things-to-do/local-foodie-tour-in-sendai-wander-around-the-gourmet-town.a48580689.activity-details) | | With kids | [Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town](/things-to-do/local-foodie-tour-in-sendai-wander-around-the-gourmet-town.a48580689.activity-details)[Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/sendai-matsushima-half-day-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a3451834.activity-details)[Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town](/things-to-do/sendai-local-foodie-tour-in-miyagi.a48650875.activity-details)[Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/sendai-matsushima-full-day-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a3451790.activity-details) | ## What to do in Tohoku --- ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful Frozen Forest Covered By Powder Snow On The Ropeway To The Hill Of Mount Zao Range, Zao Juhyo Festival, Yamagata , Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104152/2afea211-a3e3-4805-8c3f-c0f3052a2e8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zao-Hot-Springs-Ski-Resort-Yamagata.d6104152.Attraction) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort showing snow skiing and snow as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/a7472822-08d9-4c79-bed3-a06b8197a66b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort-Hachimantai.d6103730.Attraction) ![Halfway from the visitors center to Lake Towada sits this beautiful waterfall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125406/21517b72-55e0-4812-a031-5a0a3222175a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oirase-Gorge-Aomori.d553248621532776506.Attraction) ![Nasu_NasuHighlandPark_6147715-0438](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6147715/8a9416c1-0e39-4f66-831d-88b95510e7bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nasu-Highland-Park-Nasu.d6147715.Attraction) ![Hirosaki Castle is one of the few remaining original castles in Japan, and the area also boasts one of the most beautiful and abundant cherry blossom festivals in Japan. With thousands of trees scattered about the grounds, it's a great place to explore the beauty of the season.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55326/24664392-5cc0-47da-97fd-b0bcb9c0682f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hirosaki Castle Find out about the history of Hirosaki when you take a trip to Hirosaki Castle. Take in the festivals and hot springs in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirosaki-Castle-Hirosaki.d6102556.Attraction) ![An impressive gauge in Miagi north of Japan showing the beautiful colours of Autumn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141140/6b936734-6823-4eb6-b76a-720ee80c7e79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Naruko-Onsen-Osaki.d553248635810425639.Attraction) ![動物園のレッサーパンダ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6147718/00adc22f-7d01-490a-96de-e508d2fab2e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nasu Animal Kingdom Visit the animals who live at Nasu Animal Kingdom during your travels in Nasu. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nasu-Animal-Kingdom-Nasu.d6147718.Attraction) ![Nasu_Nasu_NasuSafariPark_6147723](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6147723/f98378d5-188f-44da-a78d-a6bf03cf7b85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nasu Safari Park Visit the animals who live at Nasu Safari Park during your travels in Nasu. Wander the parks or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nasu-Safari-Park-Nasu.d6147723.Attraction) ![the golden path, photo taken at Nougakudo, Chusonji, Hiraizumi, Iwate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102534/bdf1f04e-da67-4295-ad23-3005d15501fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chuson-ji Temple Chuson-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Hiraizumi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chuson-Ji-Temple-Hiraizumi.d6102534.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Tohoku ![Winter vacation skiing in Japan ,Zao ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/6d3d48fc-23cc-4f98-8ba5-c79936092d5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Zaoonsen.dx553248635976007284) ![Sendai Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939462331099156480/76663d1f-ba0b-4c9e-a2e6-fc32f19a1e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Downtown-Sendai.dx939462331099156480) ![Wonderful grave](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/87034377-13d2-4cea-bc0f-4a088d2ffd98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Aoba-Ward.dx553248635939578919) ![Jozenji-dori Avenue in Sendai, Japan. Sendai is known as "The City of Forest" for its cityscape with trees to be one important element of the city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007691/a254683c-48ed-4799-a319-d4e1bf31e1d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Kokubuncho.dx553248635976007691) ![Sendai_SendaiUminoMoriAquarium_553248633862423840_07](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633862423840/aa13e975-ab11-47fe-9ac8-cb28442a2e8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miyagino.dx553248635976387154) ![下飯田薬師堂 Yakushidō of Shimo-īda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976395083/617ecbfd-7578-4e4c-aa0e-1f004d38ad8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wakabayashi When in Wakabayashi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium or Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kawaramachi Station or Atago-Bashi Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wakabayashi.dx553248635976395083) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Tohoku ![High-resolution panoramic photo overlooking Sendai. Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/4cb3e930-7495-494f-b993-64859c4d7225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sendai ![Tanesashi kaigan Coast. The coastline includes both sandy and rocky beaches, and grassy meadows scenic views. Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180619/7778348c-817a-4dba-90c8-7445065cd62f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hachinohe ![Shidarezakura Weeping Cherry blossom in Tendo Park or Maizuru Park in Spring season, landmark popular for tourist attractions in Yamagata prefecture, Tohoku, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047771/b8bfc65c-75f7-483a-8c31-4d95421efd01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tendo ![Field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060218/d30b9be9-1ef3-42f2-b65e-2d7202341a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Odate ![Jetty in Lake Chuzenji, Japan at sunrise in autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069795/b84adfbb-7195-41d5-9583-1020a61179af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nikko ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095029/59e638e9-48b7-4683-8bf2-f28e368fda7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aomori ![Morioka, a beautiful city in Northern Japan ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128410/2301d443-6d06-4286-b2d1-336ad6ae8160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morioka ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139812/b927ef20-94ad-43f6-850d-ca0333a62034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tsuruoka ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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