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Tohoku Winter Wonder — Snow Monsters & Silver Onsen
8 days · 19 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Sat, Feb 6 – Sat, Feb 13
Eight days tracing Tohoku's snow country by train, from the ice-encrusted trees of Zao to the lantern-lit canals of Hirosaki and the steaming riverside ryokan of Ginzan Onsen.
Days
Akiu Craft Park
Miyagi
Schedule
Day 01 of 08Land at SDJ · Sat, Feb 6 · from JFK · 2 travelers
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Akiu · 1 night
Sat, Feb 6 → Sun, Feb 7 · 2 guests
14:00
EXPLORE
秋保クラフトパーク
Stay ~1h 15m
Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station
Try your hand at pottery or woodworking in this riverside workshop village — a quiet, hands-on welcome to Tohoku.
~27 min on foot
15:42
EXPLORE
秋保ワイナリー
Stay ~1h
Ayashi Station
Sendai's first winery, tucked in the Akiu valley — taste locally made wines and ciders by the fire.
Getting around
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥12,000–¥23,000 / person / day
¥195,000–¥365,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥8,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 18 travel legs and 7 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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