Travel in Tohoku– category –

On a clear, moonless night in the mountains of Akita or Iwate, something remarkable happens: the sky fills with more stars than you’ve ever seen in your life. The Milky Way stretches from horizon to horizon in a river of silver lig...

One of the most common questions travelers ask before booking a trip to Tohoku is the one that matters most: how much will this actually cost? The great news is that Northeast Japan offers extraordinary value compared to the better-known...

Picture this: you’re cruising through a tunnel of golden ginkgo trees, a steaming ramen shop tucked into a roadside village just ahead, with snow-capped volcanic peaks filling your windshield. No train schedule to chase, no tour bu...

You’ve just stepped off the shinkansen at Sendai Station, bags in hand, ready to explore Tohoku. But wait — do you need cash? Can you tap your way onto local buses? Will your Australian Visa card work at that tempting ramen spot? J...

You don’t need to speak Japanese to have a fantastic trip to Tohoku. Millions of visitors navigate Japan every year without a word of the language. But here’s the thing: even a handful of basic Japanese phrases — attempted wi...

Long before written history, Tohoku’s communities expressed their deepest hopes — for good harvests, protection from evil, gratitude to the mountain gods, and connection with the spirits of ancestors — through music, dance, and dra...

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https://www.tohoku-hidden-gems.com/?p=375 Got questions about planning your Tohoku trip, or spotted something we missed? We’d love to hear from you — drop us a message here. Related Articles You Might Enjoy Tohoku's Pacific Coast R...