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- 09/23/2020 You can now view destinations based on your interests. ACTIVITY, NATURE, FOOD, CULTURE
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Website updates
- 09/23/2020 You can now view destinations based on your interests.
Recommended scenic routes
Easy overnight trips from Tokyo
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HEART & WORSHIP
YAMAGATA × TOKYOThis route introduces a wondrous pilgrimage journey that transports visitors to Tokyo’s shitamachi (traditional downtown) culture as found in Sugamo, which is overflowing with character, as well as Shonai traditional culture, together with faith and food. -
MIRAI & SAMURAI
FUKUSHIMA × TOKYOVisitors can get a feel for the future by experiencing high technology in Tokyo, and vicariously experience history and culture through the “Samurai City” of Aizu. -
EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION & POWDERSNOW
AKITA × TOKYOGet up close and personal with city walks, introduced through this route aimed at active tourists, as well as illumination events in Tokyo and the feel of powder snow at Tazawa Lake Ski Resort. -
PICTURE & SHARE
SENDAI × TOKYOAimed at tourists who love to take pictures and share them on social networks, this route introduces experiences that will make them want to share their snapshots with others before they know it, as well as the appeal of Sendai as the entryway to Tohoku. -
PROSPERITY STILLNESS & MOTION
IWATE × TOKYOThis route primarily introduces the Shibuya Scramble pedestrian crosswalk, which is symbolic of the dynamism of Tokyo, and the Hiraizumi World Heritage Site that was built to pray for peace and conveys the glory of the past to the present. -
SEASIDE BEAUTY
MIYAGI × TOKYOThis route introduces the cityscape of Odaiba glimpsed from the seaside and the beautiful charms of Matsushima, nestled in nature, through a mixture of gourmet food, hands-on sightseeing, shopping, and more. -
CULINARY × ART × EXPERIENCE
AOMORI × TOKYOThis route introduces the appeal of both the capital and Tohoku, combining food and contemporary art in a manner that transcends genre, through such experiences as making food samples and viewing rice paddy art.
Other attractive routes
Go out in search of more charming places to visit in Tohoku
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SAVOR THE FLAVOR
YAMAGATA × TOKYOSavor popular confectionary unique to Tokyo in a “depachika,” then set off on a tour to enjoy gourmet food that is only available in Yamagata. This is a luxurious tour that will allow you to enjoy Yonezawa beef, cherries, Japanese sake and other gourmet delights, along with grand, panoramic views. -
HISTORY IN CITY
SENDAI × TOKYOAfter exploring Nihombashi, an area that prospered as the center of Edo, visit the gateway to Tohoku, Sendai. Here, you will visit the vibrantly-colored Zuihoden, which is dedicated to the legendary feudal lord Date Masamune, once the ruler of this land. Follow the footsteps of history still left in the city. -
LUX SUBURB
AKITA × TOKYOAfter taking in 360-degree views of the city from Tokyo City View, travel to Akita Prefecture to experience kamakura, which are rooms carved out of mounds of snow. See the traditional townscape and experience traditional events in a tour that will bring you into contact with an exciting new culture. -
WHITE & PINK
FUKUSHIMA × TOKYOIntroducing a much-prized spring trip in which visitors simultaneously enjoy the snow and beautiful cherry blossoms in Fukushima, located to the north of Tokyo. -
RELAX & MINGLE
MIYAGI × TOKYOIntroducing a trip in which visitors can enjoy their fill of beautiful ravines and hot springs with various types of water quality, where they can have fun encountering cute foxes. -
FORGED HISTORY
IWATE × TOKYOIntroducing a trip that reminisces upon Japan’s modern history and romantic adventure through Iron City“Kamaishi”, a World Heritage Site. -
HAVE REAL × IMAGINATION
MIYAGI × TOKYOAfter a scenic stroll through Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, a Japanese garden from the Edo period, embark on a journey to Miyagi Prefecture’s Matsushima, one of Japan’s three greatest sights. The beauty of the islands interwoven in the bay was immortalized into poems by the great haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. -
ACTIVE REST
FUKUSHIMA × TOKYOAfter taking the Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line and enjoying the nostalgic atmosphere of the Shitamachi area in Tokyo on foot, head to Fukushima and soothe your tired body in a spa and savor the mouthwateringly delicious seafood. -
FEEL THE TRADITION THROUGH FIVE SENSES
MIYAGI × TOKYOThe Kabukiza Theatre is not only a place to watch Japanese traditional performing art, Kabuki performances, but also to be able to experience Japanese cultures in various ways. After participating in a `Tea ceremony` there, you will visit to Matsushima, one of the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan. It is simply overwhelming. This new experiences on this trip will excite all of your senses. -
STONE & WATER
AOMORI × TOKYOAfter enjoying a stroll around Meiji Jingu Shrine, a spot surrounded by nature despite its location in central Tokyo, travel to Oirase Stream in Aomori and take in the colorful scenery of majestic nature within the gentle passing of time.
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