The 10 Best Valleys in Tohoku, Japan

November 13, 2021 Weston Hennigan

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. Komata Valley

Moriyoshi, Kitaakita 018-3300 Akita Prefecture +81 186-72-3168 http://www.city.kitaakita.akita.jp/kankou/category/shizen/moriyoshi/013.html
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
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0%
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Komata Valley

2. Dakigaeri Valley

Tazawako Sotsuda ~ Kakunodatemachi Hirokunai, Semboku 014-0300 Akita Prefecture http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/05_dakigaeri.html
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Dakigaeri Valley

Reviewed By MarvinY52

The views are nice and the trail not too difficult for all ages. The full trail can be completed in slightly over an hour (or an hour if you hurry past the photo ops). Something I wish I knew before coming was transport options and could not find an updated one in 2018. There is a Free shuttle bus from Kakunodate station (yes, they do a return leg too) at 4 times a day during 10 oct to 10 nov 2018. Timings in the picture. The visitors centre at the station will be able to advise you. (Come out of the station, its a standalone hut on the right). The visitors centre can also hold your bags for you, but if they run out of capacity, there are always lockers.

3. Shigabo Forest Park

Hirakawa 036-0131 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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0%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Shigabo Forest Park

4. Ogi Valley

Matsushima Sakuragaokairi, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture
Excellent
45%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Ogi Valley

5. Bandai Kogen

Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun Fukushima Prefecture
Excellent
35%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Bandai Kogen

6. Numajiri Kogen

Kogai, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun 969-2752 Fukushima Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Numajiri Kogen

7. Tashirotai Heights

Aomori 038-0001 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Tashirotai Heights

8. Senshinkyo Valley

Kaminohata, Obanazawa 999-4304 Yamagata Prefecture
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Senshinkyo Valley

9. Geibikei

Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki 029-0302 Iwate Prefecture
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 77 reviews

Geibikei

Geibikei gorge is in the south of Iwate Prefecture, which is in the northern Tohoku region of Japan. Our Boatmen use a simple wooden pole to both propel and steer the boats. This kind of boat ride in Japan is only found at Geibikei gorge. The gorge is special for its traditional Tohoku boats and beautiful, surrounding nature.It is great in all seasons. The"kotatsu"boats from December to February are especially good for enjoying Japanese culture along with the scenery. Throwing the "balls of luck"during the walk at the halfway point of the ride are another special feature of the experience.

Reviewed By Adampilot22 - Bangkok, Thailand

Transit via Ichinoseki if using the train. The round trip to Geibikei was 1020Yen return fare and the walk to the boat pier from the station is only 400m. just follow the signs. The boat trip was lovely and cost 1800Yen for solo travelers. Cheaper if in a group. The trip took about 1hour 20 minutes. Large catfish (yes the water is clear) and ducks followed the boat hoping for a feed. Overall great day trip from Morioka. I imagine the trip in Autumn fall is even better.

10. Takigawa Valley

23 Onukari Higashiyama, Yamatsuri-machi, Higashishirakawa-gun 963-5114 Fukushima Prefecture
Excellent
30%
Good
70%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Takigawa Valley

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