Tohoku region

Aizuwakamatsu

Aizuwakamatsu: A Guide to Attractions, Food, Transportation, and Sample Itineraries

This guide covers Aizuwakamatsu attractions such as Tsuruga Castle and Mount Iimoriyama, access, local transportation, and suggested itineraries, based on official information and on-site research as of October 2026.
Akita

Kubota Castle / Senshu Park: Highlights, Opening Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

We explain the highlights of Kubota Castle and Senshu Park, including the Honmaru main gate, Osumi Yagura Turret, Kogetsu Pond, Iyataka Shrine, and the moat at the main gate, along with the viewing hours and admission fees for Osumi Yagura Turret and access from Akita Station, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.
Image: Sakaori / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0, cropped, resized, and sharpened) Iwaki

Spa Resort Hawaiians: Attractions, opening hours, tickets, and access

This guide covers the attractions at Spa Resort Hawaiians, including the Hula Girl Show, water park, and hot springs, as well as opening hours, tickets, and how to get there, based on official information as of September 2026.
Yamagata

Zao: Attractions, Best Time to Visit, Time Required, and Access

This guide explains the highlights of Zao Okama, Zao Mountain Shrine on Mount Kumano, the snow monsters on the Yamagata side, and Zao Onsen, along with seasonal precautions and access to Okama and the snow monster area, based on official information and on-site reporting as of 2026 9.
Iwaki

Aquamarine Fukushima: highlights, opening hours, admission fees and access

This guide covers the highlights of Aquamarine Fukushima, including the Sea of Tidal Currents and coelacanth exhibits, along with opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and local research as of 2026 9.
Image: Aizuwakamatsu City / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0, credit: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan), cropped, resized, and sharpened) Aizuwakamatsu

Aizu Sazaedō: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide explains the highlights of Aizu Sazae-dō, including its hexagonal three-story exterior and double-helix structure, along with visiting hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.
Aomori

Aomori Tourist and Products Center ASPAM: Highlights, opening hours, prices, and access

Based on official information and local research as of 2026 10, we explain the A-shaped building of Aomori Prefectural Tourism and Products Center ASPAM, the views of Aomori Bay Bridge and Hakkōmaru from the observation deck, and its opening hours, prices, and access.
Iwaki

Baisui Amidadō: Highlights, visiting hours, admission fees and access

This guide covers the architecture of the National Treasure Shirazu Amidado, its Pure Land garden and other highlights, along with visiting hours, admission fees and access, based on official information and local reporting as of 2026 9.
Aomori

Nebuta House Wa Rasse: Highlights, opening hours, admission fees and access

This guide explains the highlights of Nebuta House Wa Rasse, including its large Nebuta floats, Nebuta masks, production techniques, and Nebuta music and Haneto dance experiences, as well as its opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and an on-site visit as of 2026 year, 10 month.
Aomori

Sannai Maruyama: Highlights, Opening Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide explains the highlights of the World Heritage Sannai Maruyama Site, including the large post-built structure, huge pit dwelling, reconstructed houses, and Jomon Jiyukan, as well as opening hours, admission fees, and access from Shin-Aomori Station, based on official information and an on-site visit as of 2026 9.
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