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

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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

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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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