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Shibata County in Miyagi Prefecture is dotted with hidden gems | 5 spots for parents and children to enjoy!

Shibata County is a hidden tourist spot in Miyagi Prefecture. Miyagi Prefecture is famous for Osaki City, home to Sendai and Naruko Onsen, the coastal area with Matsushima and Ishinomaki, and the Shiroishi-Zao area with its beautiful views of the Zao mountain range. Shibata County...

Chimon2018.05.25

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Osawa Onsen, a 200-year-old hot spring resort with a self-catering section! [Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture]

In Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a hot spring with the unusual name of "Jicaribu." This is a hot spring resort in Osawa Onsen. As the name suggests, guests in the past would cook their own meals and stay for long periods of time.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.05.22

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[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] "Sakonoyu" is a public bath that tourists can easily enter!.

Iwaki Yumoto Onsen is an ancient hot spring that attracts 350,000 tourists annually. Its origins date back to the Nara period. It was once called Sanbako no Onsen. At that time, it was a popular hot spring along with Dogo Onsen and Arima Onsen.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.05.20

Jigokudani Promenade

[Fukiage, Miyagi Prefecture] Onikobe Onsenkyo is a hidden gem! 15m geyser and waterfalls...

It is often said that Miyagi does not have many tourist destinations. However, in reality, there are many lesser-known but attractive places that are just as good as the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2018.04.11

A must-see for hot spring lovers! Try hot spring hopping at the eight hidden hot springs of Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture!

The Yonezawa Eight Hot Springs are eight hot springs located on the outskirts of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Located at an altitude of approximately 1,000 to 1,250 meters, they offer hot springs nestled in the middle of nature and open-air baths with spectacular views.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.10.21

Castle tower natural park 1

[Miyagi] Akiu's nature and culture come together! Relax your body and mind at Tenshukaku Nature Park!

Akiu is known as Sendai's hot spring resort. The charm of Akiu is that you can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. While the natural scenery of Rairaikyo Gorge and Akiu Otaki Falls is wonderful, if you're lucky enough to visit...

Chimon2017.06.01

Onagawa Station

It's no longer just a matter of restoration!? The restoration in front of Onagawa Station is incredible

Six years have passed since the disaster. Onagawa Town in Miyagi Prefecture has developed into a rich and beautiful tourist destination. We want people to experience the charm of the town itself, rather than just seeing it as a disaster area tour. This desire is what is creating a new Onagawa...

Chimon2017.05.31

[Aomori] From famous hot springs to hidden hot springs! Here are the recommended hot springs and famous inns in Aomori Prefecture!

Located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region, Aomori Prefecture is an area where the cold can be particularly severe. When traveling to Aomori, you'll want to warm up your body in a hot spring. There are hot springs all over the prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.05.16

Fukushima Prefecture is rich in nature and has an abundance of hot springs! 3 recommended hot springs and inns

Fukushima Prefecture is blessed with abundant nature and is home to many famous hot spring resorts. Staying at a hot spring inn located close to a tourist spot can make it a great base for sightseeing. This time, we'll be introducing some of the most popular hot spring resorts in Fukushima Prefecture.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.04.18

Iwate Prefecture is rich in hot springs! Here are some lodgings you'll want to visit!

Iwate Prefecture is home to many nationally famous hot springs. When traveling in Iwate, where the cold season is long, you'll want to soak in a hot spring and warm up your body. This time, we'll be introducing some of the hot springs in Iwate Prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.04.12

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