Essential Tohoku

A Grand Journey Through Japan’s Northeast


Overview : 8 Days/ 7 Nights

Travel Style : Private Coach, Bullet Train

Area Covered : Tokyo, Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, Akita, Aomori

Tour Style : Tour With English-Speaking Guide


Day-By-Day Itinerary


Day 1 Arrival in Tokyo

・Arrival at Haneda or Narita International Airport

・Met on Arrival with English-speaking guide

・Hotel check-in in city central

・ Free at leisure after check-in

飛行機(到着)

Day2 :Tokyo → Aizu-Wakamatsu (Fukushima)

・Tsuruga Castle – Famous white-walled samurai castle

・Ouchi-juku – Historic thatched-roof post town


・Goshikinuma Ponds – Mysterious volcanic lakes in vibrant colors

・Stay in Aizu Wakamatsau

鶴ヶ城

Day3 : Aizu → Matsushima → Sendai (Miyagi)

・Matsushima Bay Cruise & Godaido Hall – Scenic bay dotted with pine islands

・Zuigan-ji Temple – Historic Zen temple


・Sendai Castle Ruins – Statue of Date Masamune and city view

・Stay in Sendai

松島

Day 4 : Sendai → Hiraizumi → Morioka (Iwate)

Chuson-ji Temple – Golden Hall & World Heritage Site

・Motsu-ji Temple – Pure Land garden


・Koiwai Farm – Nature walk & sweets made from fresh dairy


・Stay in Morioka

中尊寺

Morioka → Kakunodate → Tazawa Lake → Oga (Akita)

Kakunodate Samurai District – Well-preserved traditional homes

・Lake Tazawa – Explore lakeside & Tatsuko Statue


・Transfer to Oga Peninsula


・Stay in Oga

田沢湖

Day 6 : Oga → Hirosaki (Aomori)

・Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Center – Traditional Oni culture of Oga

・Transfer to Hirosaki


・Hirosaki Castle & Park – Historic castle with seasonal scenery


・Western-style buildings – Retro townscape & former library


・Stay in Hirosaki

なまはげ

Day 7 : Hirosaki → Tokyo

・Transfer to Tokyo

・Check-in in Tokyo central

・Free at leisure after check-in

・Stay in Tokyo

東京駅

Day 8 : Deperture

・Hotel check-out

・Transfer to Fukuoka International Airport


・Depart Japan

飛行機

Notes & Information


This itinerary is a sample and represents an example of an actual past trip.

Please note that your customized itinerary may differ from this sample.

Some destinations may vary depending on the season.
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