Yokoso! Japan

North Tohoku is the northernmost area of Honshu and extends over three prefectures – Aomori, Akita and Iwate. A remnant important cultural asset. The Shirakami Mountain Rane that spreads tangent to Aomori and Akita is registered as a world heritage and is famous for its primary forest – home to rare giant beech trees. Tohoku is also filled with beautiful scenery and relaxing areas such as Aomori’s Lake Towada, a double caldera lake as well as the Sukayu Hot Spring, which is a famous historical hot spring output.

• Jodogahama
  • A seacoast at the entrance of Miyako Bay in Iwate. Owing to its beautiful landscape, it has become the representative scenic area of Rikuchu Kaigan National Park.
• Chusonji
  • The chief temple of the endai Buddhist Sect in Tohoku, set up b Fujiwara, a person of power during the Heian Period (794-1191). It is famous for its gold-covered Amitabha Hall and Golden Hall.
• Oirase Gorge
  • The Oirase Gorge is a representative scenic sight of Aomori. The beautiful vews of streams add pleasure to walks.