The Wild Sanriku Coast
Visit a number of sites in the Sanriku Fukko National Park – see breathtaking 200-meter cliffs, explore hand-carved tunnels next to the ocean, and learn about the devastation of the 2011 tsunami.
Towada-Hachimantai National Park Highlights
Visit a number of volcanic sites, from active sulfur vents and geysers to cooled volcanic rock from ancient eruptions! A great way to experience the highlights of the area and tag one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan.
Hike Akita Komagatake
Hike a glorious stratovolcano with multiple summits, view the site of an 1970 eruption.
4 to 6 hour hike depending on the route and pace. Moderate difficulty.
Hike Mt. Iwate
Experience the tallest volcano in northern Tohoku! It's a challenging hike with some stunning views and a rich history as a center of Buddhist and Shinto mountain worship, not to mention some breathtaking ridge walks!
Silence and Snow Monsters
I'll take you to the summit of Hachimantai where we can enjoy the otherworldly splendor of the Snow Monsters in near total silence!