Authentic Experience in Tohoku

With its enchanting seasonal landscapes, visitors to the Tohoku region often feel as if they have stepped into a p ainting.

From springtime cherry blossoms and summertime alpine flowers blooming across lush green mountains, to autumn landscapes in vivid red and gold and old inn towns and castles covered with winter snow, Tohoku offers a world of unknown charms.

It has a traditional culture that thrives in a gorgeous natural setting, warm-hearted people, and a w ealth of once in a lifetime experiences awaiting you. Embark on a journey to experience the e ssence of Japan through unique experiences you will only find in the Tohoku region.

They will remain etched into your heart long after your trip is done.

Tuna Fishing in Oma and Spectacular Sightseeing in Sanriku

This adventure tour lets you learn how to enjoy the sea, and understand how to experience and respect nature, through interacting with local fishermen.

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1: Aim for the black diamond! Tuna fishing adventure in Oma

2: Sappa Boat Adventures

Miyagi: The amazing sights from the helicopter will take your breath away!
Yamagata: see views of steep cliffs forged by nature from a canoe!

Enjoy two amazing sights.

Experience views of Sendai and Matsushima from the sky via helicopter, something not otherwise possible, and understand the way disasters have changed the landscape. Enjoy views of steep cliffs in Yamagata from aboard a canoe.

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3: Helicopter trip in Miyagi

4: Mifuchi Canyon Canoe Tour

Omagari fireworks crafting workshop and Tohoku cultural adventure

You’ll be impressed with the skill and creativity of the craftsmen of Omagari, a city of fireworks, and the private fireworks display will be a sight you will never forget.

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5: Omagari fireworks craftsman workshop and private fireworks show

Experience the traditional performing arts of Niigata and the history of Tohoku

Enjoy the French cuisine of Sado at a restaurant in a traditional home, accompanied by a traditional Bunya puppet performance, along Kyomachi Street, a place rich in the history of the World Heritage site Sado Kinzan (Sado Gold Mine).

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6: Dinner at Kyomachitei in a traditional Japanese home, including Bunya puppet performance and workshop

Experience sake culture and learn of the passion of Tohoku brewers, the abundance of nature, and the rich climate!

Join a hand-filled whiskey workshop and blend your own original whiskey from a variety of sources. Japan heritage site Asaka Sosui is one of the leading three “sosui” areas of Japan, or areas developed for agriculture and industry through intensive irrigation, and here you can enjoy some of the best whiskey in the world made from those pure waters. A special experience just for you to sense the sake culture and nature of Tohoku.

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7: Asaka Distillery workshop and tour (tasting and hand-filled whiskey blending workshop)