Tohoku covers Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima—big nature, onsen towns, and festival culture north of Tokyo.

Sample highlights by prefecture

  • Aomori — Hirosaki Park cherry blossoms; Nebuta season
  • Iwate — mountain scenery and heritage sites
  • Akita — countryside views and summer fireworks culture
  • Miyagi — Sendai as a transport hub plus coastal trips
  • Yamagata — onsen and seasonal landscapes
  • Fukushima — lakes, history towns, and nature parks

Rail passes and highway buses stitch the six prefectures; confirm seasonal road/weather closures.