Accommodation

Tohoku Region

Aizu Ashinomaki Hot Spring Resort Hotel Ookawaso

A hot spring ryokan that has become a topic of conversation due to its resemblance to the setting of a blockbuster anime.

Fukushima / Inns

Hoshino Resort Aomoriya

The theme-park-style onsen inn with Aomori culture and hospitality.

Aomori / Inns

Mukaitaki

Immerse yourself in this good old Japanese spring inn, a registered tangible cultural property.

Fukushima / Inns

Morioka Tsunagi Onsen Hotel Shion

A Japanese-style resort boasting a variety of open-air baths from its own hot spring source, and all rooms offer a stunning lake view.

Iwate / Hotels

Yachi Onsen

A hot spring inn nestled at the foothills of Mount Hakkoda, one of Japan's three great secret hot springs.

Aomori / Inns

Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae

Offering comfortable hotel life with excellent services and facilities.

Sendai / Hotels

Wanoi Kakunodate

Stay at a traditional storehouse in Kakunodate.

Akita / Inns

Tsurunoyu Onsen

Onsen fans dream of visiting this secret hot spring in the mountains.

Akita / Inns

Matsushima Ichinobo

A hot spring resort overlooking Matsushima.

Miyagi / Hotels

HOTELLI aalto

North-European flair meets hot spring vibes at this resort hotel tucked away in the greenery of the Urabandai highlands.

Fukushima

Notoya Ryokan

The traditional Japanese inn designated as a registered tangible cultural property.

Yamagata / Inns

Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen

It is famous for its open-air baths on the edge of the waves.

Aomori / Hotels

Kurosaki-sou

An ocean-view haven perched atop a 180-meter cliff.

Iwate / Hotels

• 3 Sep 2023

  An Expedition into the Culture of Tohoku and the Sanriku Coast: A Walking Tour via the Michinoku Coastal Trail

  Sanriku Coast is the shoreline that stretches from Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture to Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. While the region saw tremendous damage after the tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, the abundant mountains and sea have continued to nurture the lives and distinct culture of those who live here since ancient times. Take to the Michinoku Coastal Trail, a new path built after tragedy, and step into a world of robust food culture and remarkable folk arts that are shaped by the landscapes tucked between forest and sea.

The Inn of Waterfalls and Soba: Takimikan

Nestled on a hill a short distance from the heart of Ginzan Onsen, this retreat is a hidden gem of a hot spring inn.

Yamagata / Inns

Ginzan Onsen Fujiya Inn with Eight Rooms

Experience the extraordinary in this stylish hot spring inn.

Yamagata / Inns

Kosekiya Annex

An onsen ryokan (Japanese inn) located in the heart of Ginzan Onsen, boasting a history of 500 years since its inception.

Yamagata / Inns

Matsushima-Onsen Komatsukan Kofutei

A luxurious Onsen hotel with a view of Matsushima is considered one of Japan's three most scenic spots.

Miyagi / Inns

Sendai Akiu Onsen Hotel Zuiho

The hotel boasts six types of open-air baths that stand along the scenic valley.

Sendai / Hotels

Zao Waka no Yado Wakamatsuya

Hot spring lodging with the view of Mt. Zao, which Mokichi Saito loved.

Yamagata / Inns

Yukaen

Quintessentially Japanese hot springs vibes set in cozy forest warmth.

Iwate / Inns

Nagisatei Taro-an

Rooms with en suite private baths that overlook the Pacific Ocean.

Iwate / Inns