[Iwate] The famous mountain "Mount Iwate," also known as Iwate Fuji
Mount Iwate, one of Iwate's 100 most famous mountains, is also known as Iwate Fuji and is a symbol of Iwate Prefecture. Its imposing shape can be seen from Morioka city...
[Fukushima] Azuma Kofuji, one of the volcanoes in the Azuma Mountain Range
Azuma Kofuji, one of the volcanoes in the Azuma Mountain Range. Azuma Kofuji is one of the volcanoes in the Azuma Mountain Range, which covers a vast mountain range in Fukushima Prefecture. The surrounding area is home to a horseshoe-shaped caldera and the mysteriously colored Goshikinuma Lake.
Osaki Hachiman Shrine, the main shrine of Sendai and a national treasure, famous for the naked pilgrimage at the Donto Festival (Miyagi Prefecture)
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine is a shrine located in the western part of Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, along Prefectural Route 31 (Sendai-Murata Line) in Yahata, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, a designated city. Formerly ranked as a village shrine...
[Aomori Prefecture] Mount Osore, one of Japan's three major sacred sites, located in Mutsu City
Mount Osore is a sacred mountain located in Tanabu, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, and is considered one of Japan's three great sacred sites, along with Mount Koya and Mount Hiei. Mount Osore is an ancient volcano...
Dewa Sanzan, a nationally famous mountain worship site symbolizing life, death, and rebirth...
Dewa Sanzan is the collective name for three mountains in Yamagata Prefecture: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. They are famous nationwide as sacred places for mountain worship and Shugendo. What are Dewa Sanzan? Dewa Sanzan is a group of mountains located in the central part of Yamagata Prefecture...
Ouchi-juku, a post town in Fukushima Prefecture where the history and scenery of Aizu live on
Ouchi-juku, located in Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture, is one of the Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings, retaining strong traces of the Edo period. Once a railway line connecting Aizu-Wakamatsu and Nikko-Imaichi...
[Miyagi] The ruins of Sendai Castle, the former residence of the Sengoku lord, Date Masamune
Sendai Castle, the castle of the Tohoku region's powerful Date clan. The ruins of Sendai Castle are the remains of the castle of the Date clan, who ruled the Sendai domain with 620,000 koku of rice. Built on Mount Aoba, it was named "Aoba Castle.".
[Akita] Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake, 423.4m deep!
Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake. Located in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan. With an area of 25.8 square kilometers, it is the 19th largest lake in Japan, making it a relatively large lake.
Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture's most famous cherry blossom spot
Hirosaki Castle, a precious cultural asset still standing in Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki Castle is a flatland castle located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, that was the residence of the Tsugaru clan of the Hirosaki domain. It is a historic site, with the castle tower and turrets built during the Edo period still standing.
Genbikei Gorge, a famous spot in Ichinoseki city, famous for its emerald green river surface and flying dumplings...
Genbikei Gorge, located in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a roughly 2km long gorge formed by the erosion of the Iwai River. Its steep rock faces, including oddly shaped and bizarre rocks, create a dynamic landscape.