The Tohoku (northeast) region is known for its natural beauty and the four seasons. Although the transportation to this area was not developed until recently, the Akita and Yamagata Shinkansen lines have made travel much easier.

Below is a sample travel plan for the “Hidden Northeast“ using the JR East Pass, which offers unlimited travel on JR East lines for 5 days at ￥20,000.

PLEASE NOTE: If you want to stay in the Tohoku area or Tokyo at the beginning or end of your trip, consider using a 4-day JR East Flexible Pass.