Tohoku has three great summer festivals called
Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori, Akita Kanto in Akita, and
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri in Sendai. Aside from festivals
the Tohoku region has a long history involving many
different samurai clans like the Date or Aizu.
The region in the northeast part of
Japan is called the
Tohoku region. The land is vast and is made up of six
prefectures. Tohoku is known for their mountainous
areas, great summer festivals, and their coastal lines.
Tohoku has a long history involving
samurai.
Aomori
is
famous for its Nebuta Matsuri, a giant lantern parade
in
August. Lake Towada is a caldera that is beautiful
when
the autumn leaves cover the area. Hirosaki is a
culturally rich area with 7000 cherry blossom trees
around its castle. Akita has the Kanto Matsuri, where
long bamboo poles with dozens of paper lanterns are
balanced by individuals. Kakunodate is has a samurai
district with beautiful cherry blossom trees draped
down
the street. Hiraizumi is a place that once rivaled
Kyoto is
culture and splendor. Sendai was founded by the
famed
One Eyed Dragon, Date Masamune and is one of the
largest cities in Japan. Matsushima Bay is one of
“Japan’s Three Most Scenic Views.” Yamagata has
three sacred mountains with shrines and is the place
with the most self-mummified monks. Urabandai is
littered with ponds and is a popular outdoor
destination.
Aizu Wakamatsu was the home of the powerful Aizu
Clan.
Please see below for tours
that include Tohoku:
