Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
Historic post town restored to its Edo-period appearance with traditional thatched-roof houses lining its streets.
Shimogo · FukushimaThe Hakkodamaru, a ferry that served between Aomori and Hakodate, is now Japan's only accessible museum ferry, operated by a nonprofit since 2006.
AomoriThis Pure Land Buddhist temple in Sendai houses a rare sacred scroll of Amida Buddha that is unveiled only five times each year.
Sendai · MiyagiUesugi Shrine in Yonezawa honors the formidable warlord Uesugi Kenshin and was rebuilt in 1923 following a destructive fire.
Yonezawa · YamagataSendai Toshogu Shrine, established in 1654 to honor Tokugawa Ieyasu, stands out among Japan's Toshogu shrines for its scale and beauty.
Sendai · MiyagiBaseball stadium hosting the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles since 2005, featuring Japan's only natural turf field in the Pacific League and an integrated amusement park.
Sendai · MiyagiMausoleum of Masamune Date, the founder of Sendai Domain, situated near Sendai Castle and part of a designated historic Date Family Cemetery.
Sendai · MiyagiBuilt in 1991, this 100-meter statue depicts White-Robed Kannon and commemorates Sendai's city centennial, symbolizing compassion and Buddhist enlightenment.
Sendai · MiyagiThis Sendai shrine has served as a center of devotion for over a thousand years, enshrining the divine family of Izanagi, Izanami, and their child Ebisu.
Sendai · MiyagiBuilt between 1604 and 1607 under Date Masamune, this shrine showcases Momoyama-era architecture with an intricate main hall designated as a National Treasure.
Sendai · MiyagiDedicated to Date Masamune, the founder of Sendai, this shrine was established in 1874 and serves as a symbolic center of the city's samurai heritage.
Sendai · MiyagiDedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, this shrine was established in 974 and relocated to Sendai, rebuilt in 1667 with striking vermilion colors.
Sendai · MiyagiA 19th-century samurai residence in Fukushima that now functions as a museum displaying the lifestyle and culture of the Edo period.
Aizuwakamatsu · FukushimaA hilltop fortress from 1591 that served as the Katakura clan seat for over 260 years and later became a regional government headquarters.
Shiroishi · MiyagiA provincial Buddhist temple founded in 741 as part of an imperial initiative, now housing Edo-period structures and archaeological remains.
Sendai · MiyagiA historical park built around the ruins of a 16th-century fortress, featuring reconstructed architecture and gardens with panoramic city views.
Shinjo · YamagataYamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort offers slopes for all levels and a long winter season, famous for its rare snow-covered 'juhyo' formations and access to hot springs.
YamagataShifuku-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple in Sendai, relocated in 1591 to serve the Date family, renowned for its 1,200 blooming hydrangeas in early summer.
Sendai · Miyagi
