Things to Do

Iwate Cherry Blossom Spots

Kitakami City Park Tenshochi

A park known for glorious cherry blossoms, an oasis to Kitakami residents.

Iwate / Parks & Gardens

Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iware Park)

The magnificent stone walls of Morioka Castle and a park where you can feel the four seasons.

Iwate / Parks & Gardens

Ishiwari Cherry Blossom

Cherry blossom trees are full of life, splitting and growing out of huge rocks and blooming into full blossoms.

Iwate / Parks & Gardens

Genbikei Gorge

The beauty of the valley is overwhelming, with its oddly shaped rocks and clear streams.

Iwate / Nature Spots

• 26 Aug 2023

  In Awe of Sheer Nature: Top 18 Autumn Foliage Spots in Tohoku

  Tohoku is a destination replete with unbeatable nature and remarkable spots to catch vibrant leaves in autumn. Across the region you’ll find an array of foliage spots so vast it may be hard to pick, with anything from mountains blanketed in autumn colors, beautifully tinted valleys and mountain roads perfect for a drive amidst the autumn scenery, to lakeshores adorned in seasonal hues and more.