Travel guides for Hokkaido and Tohoku region (Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima)
Sapporo is the gateway to Hokkaido and Japan’s most underrated big city. This complete first-timer’s guide covers how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, the legendary Snow Festival, day trips to Otaru and Niseko, and a detailed FAQ. Includes prices in yen and USD plus seasonal advice for every month.
A complete first-timer guide to Furano and Biei in central Hokkaido — Japan’s most beautiful summer countryside. Plan a visit around the iconic lavender fields of Farm Tomita, Biei’s patchwork hills, the otherworldly Shirogane Blue Pond, the Panorama and Patchwork driving routes, where to stay, what to eat (Furano melon, Biei corn, soup curry, fresh dairy), and how to fit it all into a wider Hokkaido itinerary. Includes seasonal guide, practical tips, FAQ, budget breakdown, and the best ways to get there from Sapporo or New Chitose Airport.
Matsushima, one of Japan’s Three Views (Nihon Sankei), is a breathtaking bay in Miyagi Prefecture dotted with 260 pine-covered islands. This complete guide covers how to get there from Tokyo and Sendai, what to see including Zuiganji Temple and Godaido, the famous local oysters, the best time to visit, where to stay, and practical tips for first-time visitors.
Discover Iwate Prefecture: UNESCO World Heritage temples at Hiraizumi, wanko soba in Morioka, ancient folklore at Tono, and the dramatic Sanriku Coast.
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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.
