Tohoku region is in the northeast corner of Honshu, the chief island of Japan. The place comprises Yamagata Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture. The magnificent Tohoku region also includes The famous Shirakami-Sanchi. It is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, and the location is on the boundary between the Akita Prefecture and Aomori Prefecture. Appi Kogen is the vast stretch of highlands, covering some 2,000 acres and located at an elevation of 800m to 900m above sea level. You can see the primeval forests, grasslands, grove off white birches, and golden birches along with ski resorts and chic hotels.
The hot spring town
Are you interested in traveling back in time? Then the japan Tohoku tours must include a trip to Ginzan Onsen. You can find many hot spring inns in the town, lining the sides of the Ginzan River. Each wooden inn resonates with the nostalgic beauty of classical Japan with mystique illumination by the gas street lights. It is a lifetime experience to watch the town sleep under the cover of thick snow, an added award if you visit during winter.
The passionate aesthetic at Zuiganji Temple
The japan Tohoku tours with family must include a visit to the Zuiganji temple. It is the temple of Masamune Date, the popular feudal lord during the Civil Wars of the 15th and 16th centuries. Founded in 828, the aesthetic styling is part of restoration by Masamune Date. The Kuri or Zen kitchen and the main hall are the national treasures. Words are not enough to describe the brilliance of the paintings hanging on the walls of the main hall. The aesthetic sense of Masamune is also evident from the arabesque style of engravings in the Kuri. You can find the painting and tea ceremony item sin the treasure house of Seido-den.
