The maple leaf season in Tohoku Japan is usually from late September to early November, and the cherry blossom season is from early April to early May. It is recommended to check the maple leaf or cherry blossom forecast for the current year.

Which attractions are must-visit?

Recommended attractions include Oirase Valley, Lake Tazawa, Naruko Gorge, and Ginzan Hot Spring, each with different features and views of maple leaves or cherry blossoms.

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[Tohoku Sendai One-Day Tour] Zao Okama + Fox Village + Choroko Lake + Yokogawa Valley (Depart from Sendai)

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2-Day Tohoku Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Onidaira Edo Area | Optional Cable Car Ride + Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation | Departs from Tokyo

[Guaranteed Departure for 1] Aomori Autumn Day Tour: Oirase Gorge, Lake Towada & Hirosaki Park | Japan

Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Hot Spring Bus One Day Tour

Sendai Shared Ride Day Tour: Zao Fox Village & Matsushima | Japan

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[Depart from Sendai] Tohoku Day Tour|Zao Ropeway Tree Frost Wonders+ Ginzan Onsen Taisho Romantic Street Scene|Group of 2 people・Special car transfer・Multi-language service (Yamagata Prefecture)

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

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Depart from Aomori, Japan | Oirase Gorge, Hakkoda Mountains, and Lake Towada Day Tour

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[Winter Only] Two-Day Tohoku Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Ouchi (Includes Hot Spring Hotel and Breakfast & Dinner) | Depart from Tokyo

Miyagi Zuihoden, Naruko Gorge, and Matsushima Light-up Day Trip (Departing from Sendai)

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