Tohoku is located in the northeastern part of Japan’s Honshu island and consists of six prefectures — Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata and Fukushima. The region is famous for its jaw-dropping scenery, magnificent temples, unique culture, delicious food and friendly people.

Aomori Prefecture : Spots 1 ~ 10

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6 Hakkoda Mountains
Mid October
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7 Hirosaki Park
Early November

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 Iwate Prefecture : Spots 11 ~ 18

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11 Hachimantai
Beginning of October
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15 Mount Kurikoma
Beginning of October

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 Akita Prefecture : Spots 19 ~ 24

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22 Kakunodate
Mid October

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Miyagi Prefecture : Spots 25 ~ 29

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25 Naruko-kyo
Beginning of November

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 Yamagata Prefecture : Spots 30 ~ 35

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33 Bonji River
October
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34 Yamadera
Beginning of November

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 Fukushima Prefecture : Spots 36 ~ 45

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36 Bandai Azuma Skyline
Early to mid October
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40 Tsuruga Castle Park
End of October to early November
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45 Nanko Park
End of October to early November

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