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

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

JR East-South Hokkaido Pass

Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Hot Spring Bus One Day Tour

[Northeastern Japan 2-Day Tour] Ginzan Hot Spring, Zao Juhyo & Fox Village (Depart from Shinjuku) | Chinese and English-speaking Guide

Hokkaido/Aomori Prefecture Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Ferry Ticket

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

Sendai Uminomori Aquarium Ticket

Kanto Nikko Day Tour|Nikko World Heritage Site Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls|Depart from Shinjuku

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

Aomori 1-Day Combo Tour: Oirase Stream, Lake Towada, Mount Hakkoda, Hachinohe, Takayama Inari Shrine & More (Departure from Aomori City) | Japan

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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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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

Nagano Day Trip | Zenko-ji Temple, Snow Monkey Park, and Sake Culture Experience | Departing from Myoko, Niigata

Ginzan Onsen and Zao Fox Village Animal Interaction Tour

Sendai Private charter car Tour: 4/8 Hours of Free Time | Departs from Sendai City, Akiu Onsen, and Sakunami Onsen | Popular Destinations: Matsushima, Zao Fox Village, Naruko Gorge, and More | Licensed Taxi | Chinese-Speaking Customer Service

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