Tohoku travel guides

Discover the Golden Hall of Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi. Our guide covers the history of the Oshu-Fujiwara clan, transport tips from Morioka, and must-see treasures.

Plan your Geibikei Gorge boat ride with our guide to ticket prices, the boatman's folk songs, the Undama stone toss, and seasonal highlights like winter kotatsu boats.

Discover the fastest and cheapest ways to get to Morioka. Includes Shinkansen times, JAL flight discounts, and the new 2026 JR East Pass updates.

Discover the best things to do in Hiraizumi, from UNESCO temples like Chuson-ji to Geibikei Gorge. Plan your 2-day trip with our expert itinerary and tips.

Plan the perfect Hiraizumi day trip from Morioka or Sendai. Includes train logistics, UNESCO temple guides, Geibikei Gorge tips, and local food recommendations.

Plan one day in hiraizumi itinerary with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.

Plan your trip to Hiraizumi's UNESCO sites. Includes Chuson-ji, Motsu-ji, the Golden Hall, and practical tips for the Run Run Loop Bus and Tokyo access.

Discover the best things to do in Morioka, from the 'Three Great Noodles' to the historic Red Brick Building. Includes 2026 JR Pass updates and local festival tips.

Explore Morioka Castle Ruins Park with our guide to its famous granite stone walls, seasonal cherry blossoms, and the historic Sakurayama Shrine.

Plan your Morioka cherry blossom trip with our 2026 guide. Discover the rock-splitting Ishiwari Zakura, Takamatsu Park views, and expert transport tips.

Discover Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, Iwate's largest shrine. Learn about its 1680 history, the Twelve Zodiac shrines, omikuji fishing, and how to get there from Morioka Station.

Plan morioka jaja men and reimen with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.