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).

A distillery of Japan's representative whisky brand. The red brick buildings and factory tour are popular.

The award-winning Iwate craft beer. Take a factory tour by the founder and taste some fresh beer, too.

Sendai Airport, the gateway to Japan's northern area, Tohoku.

From workshops to restaurants

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.

One of the largest all-round private farms in Japan, spreading out at the foot of Mt. Iwate. It offers wonderful natural landscapes, tours of historical buildings, and special farm foods.

A promenade of zelkova, now as the symbolic road of Sendai, the city of forests. It is also popular in winter when it is lit up.

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

A famous beautiful spot with as many as 260 small islands, known as one of the three greatest views of Japan, equal to Aki no Miyajima and Amanohashidate.

A shrine with 2,400 years of history and the largest shrine gate, symbolizing Yahiko.

A deep, mystical gorge stretching over 2 km long. Take the famous ”Boat Ride down Geibi Gorge” for the chance to see countless strangely shaped boulders.

An onsen resort popular for its open-air cypress bath, offering a sense of spaciousness

the Miracle Pine Tree survived the Great East Japan Earthquake. It has become a symbol of the town's recovery in the new memorial park.

【The entertainment resort that will fill you with new inspiration】 This season Naeba Ski Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The seas of Japan, the bond with the rest of the world, entertainment. The aquarium is a symbol of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, contributing to the revitalization of local communities.

Surrounded by the beautiful green forests of Nambu red pine, you can soak in blissful peace and quiet.

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

Don't miss the zunda & whip taiyaki, which is the most popular one among various kinds of taiyaki here

Located right in front of Matsushima Bay, Komatsukan Kofu-tei offers accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can refresh in the public hot-spring baths and enjoy traditional multi-course meals in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsushima Kaigan Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Most rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding, while some rooms come with a private open-air bath. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths or reserve a hot-spring bath for private use. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Luggage storage and laptop rentals are available at the front desk. Local fresh seafood and ingredients are offered in the traditional multi-course meals. Kofutei Komatsukan is a 10-minute walk from Godaido Shrine and a 15-minute walk from Zugan-ji Temple.