Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Tohoku December 2025 | 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) ![Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148981-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148981-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ![Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148980-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148980-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ![Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148979-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148979-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ![Photo provided by Appi Kogen Ski Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161103-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Appi Kogen Ski Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161103-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ![Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148989-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148989-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ## 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) --- ## Recommended things to do in Tohoku | Number of things to do | 11 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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): £42 | | 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 ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort showing snow skiing and snow as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148980-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.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) ![Oirase Gorge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3a299c0acad781a22cd2f78982ae8546.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) ![Naruko Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/065c6cebccd3dd1a20df843338b7c10c.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) ![Hirosaki Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9e798c3456f350b0dd87243cd9c4bf97.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) ![Mt. Zao](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/968e660a7d706f2fb6bb5fcf784c8365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt. Zao 4/5(2 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Zao during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Zao-Zao.d3000756925.Attraction) ![Chuson-ji Temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad6a9db66171f5ea7cde506cbe6dcf66.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) #### Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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) #### Sekisui Heim Super Arena Catch an event at Sekisui Heim Super Arena during your trip to Rifu. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sekisui-Heim-Super-Arena-Rifu.d553248621532776200.Attraction) #### 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) ### Explore areas of Tohoku ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/46cc90f0d99f39e605a9178c830d2f38.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a8e65216c29a9ffcc9bb8a0e6d3547c3.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9d5358335719cadf0376c6fff4a8d7ff.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0dca76499f37a94210a76a23c78967a7.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5e9baa08afb9c6b7f121b967ef511973.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c0d77d91afad43b94def6772747a637a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Taihaku Ward While you're in Taihaku Ward, take in top sights like Sendai Gymnasium or Yagiyama Zoo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nagamachi-Minami Station or Nagamachi Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Taihaku-Ward.dx553248635975438417) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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