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(July update) A list of Tohoku sightseeing spots in Japan with Michelin guide' grade

<Mount Adatara in Autumn season in Fukushima> Here is the latest list of attractive spot in Tohoku. To emphasize the highlight of Tohoku sightseeing spots, we introduced spots and the grade of Michelin green guide, a international reputable guidebook together. travelguide.michelin.co</mount>…

Osaki Hachimangu, magestic shrine pavilion with brilliantly colored carvings

<Osaki Hachimangu> Osaki Hachimangu (大崎八幡宮) is built in 1607 by Lord Date Masamune. It is magestic shrine pavilion with brilliantly colored carvings on a base of deep black lacquer. Also it is oldest shrine constructed in Gongen-zukuri architecture sty</osaki>…

Zuihoden, superb example of elegant, gorgeous decorated architecture of the early Edo period

<Main entrance of Zuihoden with Momoyama culture style> Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿) is the mausoleum of Date Masamune, powerful feudal lords in Edo Period. Masamune was known throughout Japan as "One-eyed Dragon" during Edo. When Masamune was 70 years old, he commanded this be build one of his dying req</main>…

(Update) Hiraizumi, temples, gardens and archeological sites <Motsu-ji temple>

<Oizumigaike(Pond)> Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. This time we pick up Motsu-ji temple. Below is the last time article of Chuson-ji temple. www.tohoku-guide.com Motsu-ji temple was f</oizumigaike(pond)>…

(Update) Hiraizumi, temples, gardens and archeological sites <Chuson-ji temple>

<The approach to the main hall> Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. This time pick up Chuson-ji temple scenery. <Bell tower located along the approach to the main hall> We visited Hiraizumi this month again and update the different …</bell></the>

(Preamble) Introduce attractive places in Greek islands & mainland

<Mykonos islands photo> We visited attractive places in Greeke islands & mainland during Japan' national holiday in the beginnig of May. In addition to the attractive places in Japan Tohoku, we as a interpreter-guide would like to share the experience and beauti</mykonos>…

(April update) A list of Tohoku sightseeing spots in Japan with Michelin green guide' grade

<Tsurugajo castle in Fukushima> Here is the latest list of attractive spot in Tohoku. To emphasize the highlight of Tohoku sightseeing spots, we introduced spots and the grade of Michelin green guide, a international reputable guidebook together. travelguide.michelin.co</tsurugajo>…

Ginzan Onsen, envoking nostalgic atmosphere of old days Japan

<Famous photo spot looking over town center> Ginzan Onsen (銀山温泉) is a secluded hot spring town located in the mountains of Yamagata. This area originally developed for silver mining town in old days about 500 years ago. And now it is better known as one of the prettiest hot spri</famous>…

(Update) A list of Tohoku sightseeing spots in Japan with Michelin green guide

Here is updated list of attractive spot in Tohoku that has introduced in this blog so far. To illustrate the highlight of Tohoku sightseeing spots, we combine spots and the grade from international reputable guidebook, Michelin green guide…

(Update) Yamadera scenery in March

We introduced Yamadera, a scenic temple located near Yamagata City as below article. www.tohoku-guide.com Today, we update some of the picture we took in March. The snow was not covered with most area in hiking course. <Panoramic view over the main temple> <The cliff where the deck house stand on> <…</the></panoramic>

Sukayu Onsen, famous for its hot spring bath of a thousand bathers

Sukayu Onsen (酸ヶ湯温泉) is a hot spring resort with a history of over 300 years. It is located in a highland elevation of 900m and surrounded by nature such as Mt. Hakkoda. Sukayu Onsen Ryokan, the timber building is the oldest in Hakkod…

Nyuto Onsen, known for its mysterious atmosphere

Nyuto Onsen village (乳頭温泉郷) is a onsen ryokan in the mountains of eastern Akita in Tohoku. Nyuto Onsen literally means "nipple hot spring" and name after the shape of Mount Nyuto rather than the milky appearance of the hot spring. Mos…

A list of Tohoku sightseeing spots in Japan with Michelin Green Guide grade

Here is the list of attractive sightseeing spot in Tohoku that has introduced in this blog. To illustrate the highlight of Tohoku sightseeing spots, we refer to the grade of international reputable guidebook, Michelin Green Guide. travelgu…

Matsushima, as one of the three best views in Japan

Matsushima (松島), literally mean "Pine islands" is a beautiful natural landscape bay and has large and small islands counted 260. It is awarded 3 stars by the Michelin Green Guide and also said one of the top three great views in Japan. I…

Hiraizumi, famous for its golden pavillion and pure land style garden

Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. Chuson-ji temple is registered as a World Heritage site in 2011. It was chosen as the seat of the "Northern branch" of the Fujiwara f…

Yamadera, most famous and celebrated temple in Tohoku area

Yamadera (山寺) is a scenic temple located near Yamagata City and most famous and celebrated temple in Tohoku. Founded in 860 and has attracted worshipers since then as a temple for ending bad relationship. The temples official name is Ris…