Accommodation Ishiba Ryokan, Hirosaki Peter Sidell In the historic town of Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Ishiba Ryokan is a traditional family-run guesthouse, close to..
Transportation JR Kesennuma Station Chris Barnes Kesennuma Station is a train station operated by the East Japan Rail Company (JR East) in Central Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture...
10 Activities Takamatsu no Ike Pond Chris Barnes Takamatsu no Ike Pond is one of the best places to escape the hustle and bustle of Morioka City. Located on the outskirts of M..
9 Culture Wa Rasse Nebuta Museum Chris Barnes An incredible display of some of Aomori's most spectacular Nebuta Floats.
11 Culture Denshoen Park Chris Barnes Denshoen houses a number of buildings that provide a glimpse of life from the past.
12 Transportation Cruising the Mogamigawa Hannah Warren A boat ride down the longest river in Yamagata is a fine way to spend a sunny morning.
Culture Hanagasa Matsuri 2025 Aug 5th - Aug 7th Hanagasa Matsuri is a dance festival which originiated in Obanazawa but is now celebrated across Yamagata every summer.
Accommodation Matsumoto Ryokan in Ginzan Onsen Hannah Warren Matsumoto Ryokan offers incredible food and a lovely bath while you stay in Ginzan Onsen.
