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A small Japanese inn with just ten guest rooms

A place to appreciate masterful works of glass

A well-established soba store known to those in the know

A famous restaurant beloved by local soba fans

A roadside station that connects Ryusendo, one of Japan's three largest limestone caves, and the Sanriku area

A lakeside hotel where you can indulge in the abundant nature of the Urabandai region

Knock yourself out with the original Morioka Reimen

Ruins of the Sendai clan castle built by Date Masamune, who owned 620,000 koku

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Stroll along the shore while feeling the refreshing sea breeze

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

Hand-crafted cold noodles infused with beef flavor

A Japanese confectionery shop popular for its joman and warabi mochi

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

An old folk house accommodation located in the village forest of Kakunodate

A museum that illustrates the tradition, culture and origin of ”The Namahage of Oga,” passed down for generations on the Oga Peninsula.

A Zen temple associated with warlord Date Masamune. Visit the main hall, which is a designated national treasure, and the architectural masterpiece that is the Kuri (kitchen building).

Featuring the Tenshukaku-style observatory with its panoramic view of Yokote. During winter, a number of snow igloos, which are a winter characteristic of Japan, will be built in the park.

An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas.