The Resort Shirakami train leisurely threads its way between the shore and the Shirakami mountains (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The huge windows, gentle pace, on-board musicians, and timely stops for scenic photo ops are all designed to make the journey the destination.
Japan's northern region of Tohoku is a land of wild coasts, verdant mountains, ancient temples, fresh seafood, and exquisite sake. Nowhere is that more true than in Yamagata Prefecture.
The bullet train whisks passengers from Tokyo Station into the heart of Tohoku in 90 minutes, as the urban expanse of the world's largest city gives way to the mountainscapes and coastlines of Honshu's northern region.
Miyagi Prefecture is home to the Tohoku region's largest city, Sendai, a place that combines urban excitement with rural beauty. It is here that you can enjoy Tohoku's legendary surf and turf combination, the oysters of Matsushima Bay and the grilled beef tongue of Sendai.
Tohoku is a region of wild mountains, heavy skies, and yet there's also a certain lightness and grace in the traditions you experience and in the people you meet. Explore Tohoku from top to bottom in our latest video!
Everywhere you go, from the elaborate multi-course meals to the long soaks in the sulfur-rich hot springs to the intricate dances of the local geisha known as geigi, there are reminders of the richness and diversity of Tohoku culture.
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Uploaded by Sierra Nevada on 2019-05-23.
Uploaded by Sierra Nevada on 2019-05-23.
Uploaded by Sierra Nevada on 2019-05-23.
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