10 Historic Sites in Tohoku That You Shouldn't Miss

December 17, 2021 Chanda Heide

The Tōhoku region (東北地方, Tōhoku-chihō), Northeast region, or Northeast Japan consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures (ken): Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata.
Restaurants in Tohoku

1. Ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake Kesennuma City Memorial Museum

9-1 Hajikamisemukai, Kesennuma 988-0246 Miyagi Prefecture +81 226-28-9671 [email protected] http://www.kesennuma-memorial.jp/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake Kesennuma City Memorial Museum

2. Minamisanriku Former Disaster Emergency Center

77 Shioiri Shizugawa, Minamisanriku-cho, Motoyoshi-gun 986-0700 Miyagi Prefecture
Excellent
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Minamisanriku Former Disaster Emergency Center

3. Hoonji Temple

Temple district of Kitayama, Morioka Iwate Prefecture +81 19-651-4415 http://www.iwatabi.net/morioka/morioka/houon.html
Excellent
41%
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Hoonji Temple

4. Mt. Haguro

Haguromachi Toge, Tsuruoka 997-0211 Yamagata Prefecture http://www.dewasanzan.jp/publics/index/71/
Excellent
66%
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4.5 based on 305 reviews

Mt. Haguro

5. Omoide no Katabunko

226 Ichinowatashi, Tazawakokata, Semboku 014-1203 Akita Prefecture +81 187-43-0766 http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/04_katabunko.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Omoide no Katabunko

6. Hanitsu Shrine

1 Mineyama, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun 969-3102 Fukushima Prefecture +81 242-62-2160 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/hanitsujinja/
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Hanitsu Shrine

7. Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda

7, HaguromachI, Touge, Tsuruoka Yamagata Prefecture +81 235-62-2355 http://www.dewasanzan.jp/publics/index/9/
Excellent
70%
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4.5 based on 224 reviews

Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda

Reviewed By 420mayam - Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Set in forest and at base of stairs going up to the temple,this is just lovely, It is almost hidden away in this peaceful place.

8. Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum

26 Katsunodatemachi Higashi Katuraku-cho, Semboku 014-0325 Akita Prefecture +81 187-54-3257 http://www.samuraiworld.com
Excellent
28%
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4.0 based on 180 reviews

Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum

The Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum is an impressive complex of buildings that depict the Samurai way of life from the 17th through 20th centuries. A wide variety of objects are on display including samurai swords, utensils, clothing, toys, hanging scrolls, pictures and documents.

Reviewed By DesmondLim - Singapore, Singapore

We made a day trip at Kakunodate, drop our luggages at Kakunodate Station locks. It was easy 20mins walk from the station in early winter. We visited only handful of samurai house, and I think this is one of best organized. The compound is consist of few buildings, showing the living condition of the time. One of the main highlight is the large collections of Samurai weapons, armors and equipments. This is the largest I came across so far. They displayed one Kanata and one Naginata in enclosed, allowing guest to try lifting them. The naginata is lighter than expected. If there is only one house to visit, this should be the one. Entrance fee is JPY500. Do drop me a message, I will try to help answering if I know. Please give me a thumbs up if you find the review useful. Thanks

9. Ishiguro Samurai House

1 Omotemachicho Kakunodatemachi, Semboku 014-0334 Akita Prefecture +81 187-55-1496 [email protected] http://www.hana.or.jp/~bukeishi/
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4.0 based on 142 reviews

Ishiguro Samurai House

Ishiguro Samurai Residence The direct descendant family continues to live in this house. This is only samurai residence in Kakunodate town like this. Maintenance and publishing is done by our family. This building keeps livable condition. And the building has not been re-built since it was built in the end of Edo Period, early 19th century. When you see the precious and cultural displayed items, you may be able to feel long history of this house. This is the only Samurai residence in Kakunodate that has a guided tour. The tour guide is provided by our family or staffs. The tour takes about 5 minutes. A guide fee is included admission fee.

10. Iwate Park (Koen)

1-37 Uchimaru, Morioka 020-0023 Iwate Prefecture http://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/shisei/midori/koen/1010491.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 253 reviews

Iwate Park (Koen)

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

This park is medium in size but a very nice place for relaxation though not the standard Japanese Garden type park.

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