Tohoku Travel Guide
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Tohoku translates as "east-north," and a visit can do more than shift your physical coordinates. Though the Shinkansen has made getting up here easier, it is still a world away from the crowded south. In Tohoku, the mountain villages are more remote, the forests more untamed, and the people more reserved—but don't be fooled, they are quite friendly if you show them you appreciate the pace, look, and feel of things.
Tohoku Hotels
Hotels in Tohoku run the gamut from minuscule to behemoth, and often reflect local character. No matter the size or place, reserve in advance for the busy...read more
Tohoku Restaurants
Tohoku's a great place for fresh food, whether from the fields, mountains, forests, or seas. Restaurants range from local sake shacks to upscale sushi bars...read more
Things To Do in Tohoku
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Tohoku
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Tohoku Experiences
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Lakes: Japan's two deepest lakes, Tazawa-ko and Towada-ko, are sky-blue and never freeze. Towada-ko has some trout, but Tazawa-ko's water is too... Read more
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Tohoku's Tanabata festival, one of the largest in Japan, is held every year from August 6 to 8 (heralded by massive fireworks over the river... Read more
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Visitors seeking culinary excellence and diversity will not be disappointed in Tohoku. Restaurants in the region serve the freshest assortment... Read more
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If you're interested in pottery, go to Hirashimizu on the outskirts Yamagatan. This small enclave of traditional buildings and farmhouses is... Read more
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