Foliage Spots
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Iwate
Parks & Gardens
Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park)
4.03 3The magnificent stone walls of Morioka Castle and a park where you can feel the four seasons.
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Spring Tohoku Trip for Cherry Blossoms: 18 Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Tohoku
Tohoku is known for its stunning natural scenery throughout the seasons. It’s also home to many famous cherry blossom spots, with each prefecture and location offering a different look and feel. Here, we’ve handpicked three of the most popular sakura spots in each prefecture, for a total of 18. If you’re traveling in Tohoku in spring, why not plan a trip built around cherry blossom viewing?
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14 Things to Do in Morioka
Morioka City is known for its charming blend of retro Meiji-era architecture, the beautiful Nakatsu River flowing through the city center, and the distant mountains that create a harmonious streetscape. Morioka's streets are imbued with a unique nostalgic atmosphere. Of course, Morioka's appeal goes beyond its picturesque streets. Morioka also offers spots to experience traditional Japanese culture and savor local delicacies like Wanko Soba and Morioka Cold Noodles. To fully enjoy the diverse attractions of Morioka, here are some must-visit tourist spots to explore.
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Toyama
Tourist Attractions
Kurobe Dam
3.95 1Whopping sprays in a true sight to see at Kurobe Dam, Japan's tallest dam.
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Encounter an overwhelmingly beautiful natural landscape - Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route Tourist Guide
On the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, which runs through the 3,000-meter-high mountains of the Northern Alps, you can easily enjoy the dynamic scenery of the four seasons. This section provides all the information you need to enjoy the scenery of the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, as well as highlights and recommended accommodations.
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Day Trip Itinerary: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Epic Views and One-of-a-Kind Transportation
One of the world’s top mountain sightseeing routes linking Toyama and Nagano is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Its biggest appeal is the chance to take a series of unique rides while enjoying sweeping, large-scale views shaped by the deep Kurobe Gorge and its dam. Here, we’ll introduce a day-trip model course to enjoy the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route starting from Tateyama Station in Toyama.
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