Tohoku region

Viewpoints and peaks in Tohoku region

Explore the diverse topography of Northern Japan through its most significant peaks and panoramic viewpoints. This collection spans the volcanic landscapes of Fukushima's Mount Bandai and Mount Adatara to the UNESCO-protected virgin beech forests of Mount Shirakami. It includes culturally significant sites like the sacred Mount Yudonosan and the historic Sasaya Highway, alongside coastal features such as the Shonai Sand Dunes and the sacred sea rocks of Dewa Futami.

Mt. Yudonosan

One of the three sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan. The shrine at the summit is unique for having no main building; instead, visitors worship a natural hot spring-fed rock formation.

鳴子峡

A 100-meter deep gorge carved by the Oyagawa River, featuring steep cliffs and the Ofukazawa Bridge. It is a primary scenic landmark within the Kurikoma Quasi-National Park.

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Kinkeisan

Mount Kinkei is a conical hill in the town of Hiraizumi in southwestern Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Mt. Shirakami

A 1,235-meter peak located within the Shirakami Sanchi UNESCO World Heritage site. It serves as a primary access point for viewing the region's extensive primeval beech forest.

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Mt. Bandai

Mount Bandai is a stratovolcano located in Inawashiro-town, Bandai-town, and Kitashiobara village, in Yama-Gun, Fukushima prefecture.

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Mt. Adatara

Mount Adatara is a stratovolcano in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

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Mt. Aizu-Komagatake

Mount Aizu-Komagatake is a mountain located in Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, in the Oze National Park.

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Mt. Issaikyo

An active volcano in the Azuma mountain range. The summit provides views of Goshiki-numa, a cobalt-blue volcanic crater lake frequently referred to as the 'Witch's Eye'.

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頭殿山

A 1,203-meter mountain situated in the Asahi mountain range on the border of Asahi and Shirataka towns in Yamagata Prefecture.

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大尽山

An 827-meter peak in Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture, overlooking Lake Usori at Mount Osore. It is recognized as one of the New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

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舞鶴山

A hill in Tendo City that hosts the annual 'Ningen Shogi' (Human Chess) matches, where professional players move people dressed as armored samurai on a massive board.

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姫ヶ岳

A mountain located on the border between Kita-Akita City and Kamikoani Village in Akita Prefecture.

仙台うみの杜水族館

A large aquarium in Sendai featuring a massive tank that replicates the marine ecosystem of the Sanriku Coast and the Pacific Ocean.

館山公園展望台

An observation point in Kakuda City providing panoramic views of the Zao mountain range and the Abukuma River valley.

山王囲遺跡

An archaeological site in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, containing remains from the Jomon period.

笹谷街道松並木

A historic section of the Sasaya Highway lined with ancient pine trees dating back to the Edo period, originally planted to guide travelers through snow.