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Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Geibikei Gorge, Japan's northernmost boat trip! [Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture]

The Geibikei Gorge boat ride in Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki City, is a leisurely boat ride on the surface of the river that flows slowly through a valley lined with towering rock walls. From the departure point to the dock upstream...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.11.26

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Miyagi Edition: Recommended driving courses and surrounding areas...

In this article, we will introduce three recommended autumn foliage driving routes in Miyagi Prefecture and the delicious local specialties in the surrounding areas. From the northern and southern parts of the prefecture, you can enjoy classic...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.01

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Yamagata Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

In Yamagata Prefecture, autumn leaves have already begun to turn red around highland driving routes such as the Zao and Azuma mountain ranges, and are now at their peak. However, they will soon begin to descend into the countryside. In this article, we will introduce the best autumn leaves to see in November.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.30

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Akita Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Popular spots for viewing autumn leaves in Akita Prefecture include Senshu Park (Kubota Castle Ruins) in Akita City, where you can easily enjoy autumn leaves within the city, and the samurai residences in Kakunodate. However, seeing the vibrant crimson colors in the midst of nature is...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.28

Autumn leaves in Hachimantai

Tohoku Autumn Leaves Driving Map: Iwate Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Iwate Prefecture, which is mostly mountainous and hilly, is home to numerous natural parks, and in autumn, beautiful autumn foliage can be seen in all areas of the prefecture. Among the many famous autumn foliage spots, we recommend a drive...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.21

Autumn leaves at Sukayu Onsen in Hakkoda

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Aomori Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Among the six Tohoku prefectures, Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by nature and boasts particularly untouched natural beauty, with many famous autumn foliage spots scattered throughout the prefecture. As the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, the autumn leaves arrive earlier than in other prefectures, and many...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.17

[Fukushima Prefecture] The Abukuma River: A River Close to People's Lives | Tracing Its History and Landscape

This time, we will focus on the Abukuma River, a first-class river, and introduce the magnificent scenery that unfolds in the basin of Fukushima Prefecture. The Abukuma River has appeared in songs since ancient times, irrigating countless rice fields and transporting goods...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.12

[Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Yurihonjo Edition] When Japan was part of the Eurasian continent...

Yurihonjo City occupies about 70% of the Yuri region, which spreads out at the foot of Mount Chokai (2,236m), which divides the Dewa region into north and south. Its area is 1,200 square kilometers, accounting for about 10% of Akita Prefecture.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.05.31

What is "Nyuhogataki"? The frozen waterfall is lit up in winter, making it an Instagrammable spot!.

Aomori Prefecture offers a variety of seasonal scenery. Among them is Nyuhogataki Falls in Nishimeya Village, a soothing spot where you can enjoy fresh greenery and negative ions in summer, and in winter, the waterfall freezes over and becomes a magical place for festivals and illuminations...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2023.12.22

A panoramic view of the Oyasukyo Great Fountain

Oyasukyo Great Fountain | The sight of steam spewing out from everywhere is like something out of a movie!.

Along National Route 398 near the border of Miyagi, Iwate, and Akita prefectures, there is a rare hot spring spot where bathing is prohibited. The famous "Oyasukyo Daifunto" hot spring is located in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.11.10

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