City: Tohoku
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Things to do in Tohoku, Japan: The Best Geologic Formations
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.
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1. Hotokegaura
2. Ryusendo Limestone Cave
3. Mt. Osore Sai no Kawara
4. Midagahara Wetlands
5. Okama Crater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By saikou
Absolutely gorgeous. The weather is very variable and changes quickly - the first day we went (parking at the main parking lot) had a sunny forecast but when we got there the entire mountain top was covered in thick fog and it was pouring rain so we couldn't see it at all. It was also very windy and approaching freezing in October. The next day we hiked over from the Zao Onsen Ropeway and the weather was perfect although still jacket weather. Very glad we made the second attempt because it's fantastic - the unreal color of the lake along with the alien landscape.
6. Zao Bodaira Highlands
7. Namidazaki
8. Anatoshishiso
9. Umanose
10. Mt. Iwate Yakehashiri Lava Flow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By quindra - Morioka, Japan
This area right at the foot of Mt. Iwate marks where a volcanic eruption covered the area in magma 300 years ago. If you're not used to volcanoes, it's pretty impressive. There is a walkway that goes through the center of the volcanic rocks and takes you to some nice observation decks. There's also a trailhead to hike up to the summit of Mt. Iwate here, as well as public bathrooms and a car camp area.
