Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Tohoku December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Tohoku Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Tohoku.dx6048156)[Hotels in Tohoku](https://expedia.ca/Tohoku-Hotels.d6048156.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Tohoku](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Tohoku.d6048156.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Tohoku Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Tohoku.d6048156.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tohoku Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Tohoku.d6048156.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Tohoku ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tohoku Types of activities Where to stay [Tohoku travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Tohoku.dx6048156) ![Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148981-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148981-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ![Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148980-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148980-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ![Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148979-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148979-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ![Photo provided by Appi Kogen Ski Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161103-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Appi Kogen Ski Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161103-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ![Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148989-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by APPI Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148989-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg) ## Tohoku Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Tohoku has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Tohoku is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Tohoku to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Tohoku Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Tohoku. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Tohoku attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Tohoku | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Tsuchiyu Onsen Menuma - SUP/Kayak Experience](/things-to-do/tsuchiyu-onsen-menuma-sup-kayak-experience.a5069597.activity-details): CA $62 | | Top 5 things to do | [Tsuchiyu Onsen Menuma - SUP/Kayak Experience](/things-to-do/tsuchiyu-onsen-menuma-sup-kayak-experience.a5069597.activity-details)[Osaka Bar Hopping in Fukushima Area Where Locals Gather](/things-to-do/osaka-bar-hopping-in-fukushima-area-where-locals-gather.a49682678.activity-details)[Thrilling Drift Car Experience at the Famous Ebisu Circuit Japan](/things-to-do/thrilling-drift-car-experience-at-the-famous-ebisu-circuit-japan.a46533551.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Tsuchiyu Onsen Menuma - SUP/Kayak Experience](/things-to-do/tsuchiyu-onsen-menuma-sup-kayak-experience.a5069597.activity-details)[Osaka Bar Hopping in Fukushima Area Where Locals Gather](/things-to-do/osaka-bar-hopping-in-fukushima-area-where-locals-gather.a49682678.activity-details) | | With kids | [Tsuchiyu Onsen Menuma - SUP/Kayak Experience](/things-to-do/tsuchiyu-onsen-menuma-sup-kayak-experience.a5069597.activity-details) | ## What to do in Tohoku --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Tohoku ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort featuring snow and snow skiing as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148980-Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Appi Kogen Ski Resort Ski miles of groomed slopes and exciting powder runs or relax in steaming onsen baths and lavish hotels at this beautifully maintained ski resort in Tohoku. [](https://expedia.ca/Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort-Hachimantai.d6103730.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oirase Gorge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3a299c0acad781a22cd2f78982ae8546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oirase Gorge 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oirase Gorge during your travels in Towada. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Oirase-Gorge-Aomori.d553248621532776506.Vacation-Attraction) ![Naruko Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/065c6cebccd3dd1a20df843338b7c10c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Naruko Onsen You can take time to visit Naruko Onsen during your travels to Osaki. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Naruko-Onsen-Osaki.d553248635810425639.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hirosaki Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9e798c3456f350b0dd87243cd9c4bf97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hirosaki Castle 4.5/5(2 reviews) Find out about the history of Hirosaki with a stop at Hirosaki Castle. Take in the festivals and hot springs in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hirosaki-Castle-Aomori.d6102556.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chuson-ji Temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad6a9db66171f5ea7cde506cbe6dcf66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chuson-ji Temple Chuson-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Hiraizumi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Chuson-Ji-Temple-Hiraizumi.d6102534.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mt. Zao](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/968e660a7d706f2fb6bb5fcf784c8365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt. Zao Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Zao during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside. [](https://expedia.ca/Mt-Zao-Zao.d3000756925.Vacation-Attraction) #### Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort 5/5(1 review) Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Zao-Hot-Springs-Ski-Resort-Yamagata.d6104152.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sekisui Heim Super Arena Catch an event at Sekisui Heim Super Arena during your trip to Rifu. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sekisui-Heim-Super-Arena-Rifu.d553248621532776200.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nasu Highland Park Have a fun-filled day with the family at Nasu Highland Park during your trip to Nasu. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Nasu-Highland-Park-Nasu.d6147715.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Tohoku ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/46cc90f0d99f39e605a9178c830d2f38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zaoonsen While visiting Zaoonsen, you might make a stop by sights like Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway. [](https://expedia.ca/Yamagata-Zaoonsen.dx553248635976007284) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a8e65216c29a9ffcc9bb8a0e6d3547c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Sendai While you're in Downtown Sendai, take in top sights like Asaichi Morning Market and jump on the metro at Hirose-dori Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Sendai-Downtown-Sendai.dx939462331099156480) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9d5358335719cadf0376c6fff4a8d7ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aoba Ward 4/5(7 area reviews) Stroll through the bustling Ichibancho shopping district, home to numerous shops and eateries, or explore the picturesque Jozenji-Dori, adorned with El Greco sculptures and zelkova trees. Conveniently access eight Sendai Subway Nanboku Line stations. [](https://expedia.ca/Sendai-Aoba-Ward.dx553248635939578919) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0dca76499f37a94210a76a23c78967a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kokubuncho While you're in Kokubuncho, take in top sights like Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi and jump on the metro at Kotodai-Koen Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Sendai-Kokubuncho.dx553248635976007691) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5e9baa08afb9c6b7f121b967ef511973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Miyagino Ward 5/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Miyagino Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Miyagino.dx553248635976387154) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c0d77d91afad43b94def6772747a637a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Taihaku Ward Discover the southernmost ward of Sendai, featuring Akiu Great Falls and Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park. Easily accessible via JR East, Sendai Subway, and national routes, it's a perfect blend of nature and convenience. [](https://expedia.ca/Sendai-Taihaku-Ward.dx553248635975438417) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Tohoku ![Sendai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5e9baa08afb9c6b7f121b967ef511973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sendai ![Hirosaki](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/02a076011162cddf0acfbd85a26ecbc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hirosaki ![Nikko](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ea092697581d6c02bed0d6451c257a47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nikko ![Aomori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c622f1c627569a603d48d17383f1744c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aomori ![Shizukuishi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/68f25d01e0ed279ace7c2ac906528f2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shizukuishi ![Morioka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/826d53bdd2b84941cfed146a912d319b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morioka ![Photo "Yonezawa" by contri (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/0189fa66140ca041587d862f6c09ed8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [contri](https://www.flickr.com/people/8179007@N02) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Yonezawa ![Photo by tush0112](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/961d0adb737b49d522096192812abdb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kitaibaraki ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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