What to do in Tohoku

Activities, attractions and tours
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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!

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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.

Aoba Ward
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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.

Zaoonsen

Shiobara

While visiting Shiobara, you might make a stop by sights like Myounji Temple and Kotarogafuchi.

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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.

Kokubuncho
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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.

Miyagino Ward
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Taihaku Ward

While you're in Taihaku Ward, take in top sights like Sendai Gymnasium or Benyland, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nagamachi-Minami Station or Nagamachi Station.

Taihaku Ward

Day trip destinations from Tohoku