Travel guides for Hokkaido and Tohoku region (Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima)
Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Japan’s Honshu island, offers some of the country’s most spectacular experiences: the thundering Nebuta Festival, the moss-covered Oirase Gorge, Hirosaki Castle’s famous cherry blossoms, and Japan’s finest apples. This complete guide covers everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Aomori.
Complete Hokkaido travel guide covering Sapporo city, Otaru canal town, Niseko skiing, Furano lavender fields, Biei patchwork hills, and Hokkaido’s spectacular national parks. Includes prices in yen and USD, transport details, seasonal tips, and practical advice for first-time visitors to Japan’s wild north.
Discover Sendai, Tohoku’s largest city and one of Japan’s most rewarding destinations. Explore samurai lord Date Masamune’s legacy, the spectacular Tanabata festival, scenic Matsushima Bay, exceptional local cuisine including gyutan beef tongue, and outstanding day-trip possibilities throughout northern Japan.