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

Top activities in Tohoku

[Chartered one-day tour] Sendai, Northeast Japan|Departure and end of Sendai City/Zao Okama Crater/Fox Village/Geibikei/Sendai Daikannon/Ginzan Hot Spring|Flexible Itinerary

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

Hokkaido/Aomori Prefecture Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Ferry Ticket

One-day chartered tour of Japan | Northeastern Sendai chartered car | Departure and end of Sendai City / Zao Oikama / Sendai Daikannon / Ginzan Hot Spring / Fox Village / Yibi Creek / Cherry Blossoms | Flexible itinerary matching

[Pick-up service] Sendai, Japan | Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai city | Airport transfer

JR EAST PASS: Tohoku Area (E-Ticket) | Japan

Miyagi Sendai|Japan's three most scenic spots, Matsushima Cruise Combo Package

Sendai Uminomori Aquarium Ticket

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

[42% Off] Japan Vasara Kimono Rental Experience | Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto & Kurashiki

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A Day Tour of Japan's Takahata Nature and Culture | Includes a Bunch of Muscat Grapes

[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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Tokyo: 3-Day Ski and Hot Springs Tour in Inawashiro | Tadamigawa Bridge, Seasonal Strawberry Farm, Ouchi-juku, and Lake Inawashiro | Stay at the LISTEL Inawashiro Hot Springs Hotel

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Day Tour from Sendai | Naruko Gorge Fall Foliage Viewing & Bidate Gardens | Private Transfer, Minimum 2 People, Multi-Language Service (Miyagi Prefecture)

Tokyo: Two-Day Inawashiro Ski and Hot Springs Tour | Tadamigawa Bridge, Seasonal Strawberry Farm, Ouchi-juku, and Lake Inawashiro

Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour | Depart from Sendai | Chinese and English Guides

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