Worth a DetourKakunodate
Akita
About 17 miles away
A samurai town of black-walled houses under weeping cherry trees, which turn its streets pink in late April.
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Nyūtō Onsen
A cluster of remote hot spring inns in beech forest, with milky outdoor baths, near Lake Tazawa.
- Best Time to Go
- Jan–Feb, Jun–Jul, Oct
Our full guide to Nyūtō Onsen is being written. It's on the Hokkaido and Tohoku list as If You're Nearby.
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Worth a DetourHirosaki
Aomori
About 58 miles away
A small castle ringed by thousands of cherry trees, one of Japan's great blossom sights.
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Worth a DetourHiraizumi
Iwate
About 59 miles away
The golden hall of Chūson-ji and the gardens of a northern court from 900 years ago.
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