The Okitama region, formerly ruled by the Yonezawa Domain, including Yonezawa City, is dotted with hot springs associated with the Uesugi clan. The Uesugi clan was founded by the first lord, Kenshin, in Echigo (Niigata Prefecture).
As the weather warms up, it's the perfect season to travel to Iwate Prefecture. Iwate Prefecture is made up of 33 cities, towns, and villages, each with its own unique characteristics. If you're traveling to Iwate from outside the Tohoku region...
Satomiori
Yuzawa City in Akita Prefecture, which borders Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures, is famous for its local industries such as Inaniwa udon noodles and sake. As the name "Yuzawa" suggests, it is also home to many hot springs, including Oyasukyo Onsen, Oyu Onsen, and Akinomiya Onsen.
National Route 48 (commonly known as Yonpachi), which connects Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures, is an essential route for exchanges and logistics between the two prefectures. This time, we will introduce the famous Sakuranbo area, which is the gateway to Yamagata prefecture and lies on the prefectural border.
Naka
There are times when you want to do some exercise on your days off to refresh yourself, but don't want to get all sweaty. Cycling is the perfect way to do that. Miyagi Prefecture has a great place to change your mood...
Hiroyuki Oka
Are you familiar with the folktale "Yamabushi Stone," which takes place in the Togouchi River basin that flows through Hiraizumi? This article provides a summary of the story and details the Otaki (Kotogataki) and Medaki (Biwagataki) waterfalls that still remain in the Togouchi River.
Murasakihime
Namegawa Onsen is located near the border with Fukushima Prefecture. It is a hot spring resort surrounded by the Azuma mountain range, which is representative of Yonezawa City. It is also known nationwide as one of the Ten Hot Springs of Yonezawa. This time, we will introduce...
A huge waterfall with a width of 6m and a total drop of 55m. It is one of Japan's Three Greatest Waterfalls, one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, and a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty. Did you know that you can see this scenic spot in Sendai? If such a famous spot exists, why not visit it in the summer?.
Chimon
Nakano Fudoson, affectionately known locally as "Nakano's Fudo-sama," is a shrine that is crowded with people for New Year's visits, New Year's festivals, and fireworks displays, but for some reason, it is not well known among people outside the prefecture. Highlights...
Hazuki
Yasu Falls in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that was ranked second in the Top 100 Waterfalls of Japan. At an elevation of about 800 meters, it is an impressive sight, but unlike ordinary waterfalls...
