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@todd
Any favorite spots to visit north of Tokyo (Tohoku region)? Ideally, easy to get to via Japan Railways (JR pass).
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Kanazawa is a cultural center like Kyoto with less tourists imo. More Tohoku Shinkansen side: Sendai, Matsuhima, Aizu Wakamatsu, Ginzan Onsen, Zaoo Onsen, Hiraizumi / Morioka, Aomori, Hachinohe, etc lots of different things to do at different places
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@todd
Great list. Thanks. Sendai is nice (went there last trip). What was most memorable about Kanazawa?
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I recommend Kanazawa, although it is technically in Hokuriku, not Tohoku. The sushi in the area is delicious and Kenrokuen Garden is a very nice Japanese garden. There is also a modern art museum. The area is also associated with D.T. Suzuki, who introduced Zen to the world. D.T. Museum is my favorite place.
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