Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
A museum on Nakaze island dedicated to manga artist Ishinomori Shotaro, creator of enduring works including Cyborg 009 and Kamen Rider, designed by the artist.
Ishinomaki · MiyagiA UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2021 as part of a collective listing encompassing 17 Jomon archaeological sites across four northern prefectures.
Ichinohe · IwateSituated at the foot of Mt. Shinobu, this modern museum opened in 1984 and exhibits fine works of contemporary and modern art with diverse programming.
FukushimaEstablished in 1984 on a spacious site with the Prefectural Museum of Art, this modern library offers books, multimedia, digital resources, and cultural events.
FukushimaThis national park spanning three prefectures offers majestic mountains, forests, lakes including Japan's fourth largest, and hot springs popular in autumn.
Located in Odate, this museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Akita dog breed with exhibits, a library, and a theater.
Odate · AkitaThis Akita museum preserves Tachineputa, giant 16-meter festival floats decorated with traditional ornaments, and showcases both historical and modern examples.
Goshogawara · AomoriBuddhist temple from the 12th century, renowned for its gold-leaf decorated hall and picturesque pond garden in the finest Heian-era style.
Hiraizumi · IwateYamagata's main administrative center offering public services, local event information, and a gallery featuring works by regional artists and photographers.
YamagataMedieval estate remains spanning nearly 50 hectares, established to support a Buddhist temple's scripture repository and religious mission.
Ichinoseki · Iwate
