Winter Tohoku & Hokkaido after Comiket - Tokyo to Sapporo - Dec 2026/Jan 2027

Tokyo Big Sight (Comiket)

Comiket venue in Ariake. Early starts, warm layers, plan your circle routes.

Jimbocho Book Town

Tokyo's used book district, a calm jet lag day wander.

Atago Shrine (Sendai)

Hilltop shrine, a good spot for hatsumode, the New Year shrine visit.

Yamadera (Risshakuji)

Mountain temple of a thousand steps, magical under snow if conditions allow.

Jozenji-dori Avenue

Zelkova-lined boulevard for a slow Sendai stroll and recovery after Comiket.

Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba)

Aoba Castle ruins with city views and the Date Masamune statue.

Zuihoden

Ornate gilded mausoleum of Date Masamune among tall cedars.

Rinnoji Temple (Sendai)

Quiet temple with a lovely garden in north Sendai.

Matsushima Bay

Pine-dotted island bay. The cruise is optional if you are not into boats.

Chusonji Temple (Hiraizumi)

Hiraizumi's golden hall (Konjikido), serene in the snow.

Morioka Station

Gateway toward Nyuto. Stop for wanko soba or jajamen noodles if timing works.

Kakunodate Samurai District

Edo-era samurai district of dark wooden manors, lovely under snow.

Tsurunoyu Onsen (Nyuto)

Nyuto Onsen's most famous milky open-air bath. Reserve very early, it books out.

Hirosaki Castle

Castle and park, snowy and quiet in January. Hunt for apple pie in town.

Aoni Onsen (Lamp no Yado)

Remote lamp-lit ryokan with no TVs, a pure winter onsen retreat.

Odori Park (Sapporo)

Sapporo's central park spine, snowy in January (Snow Festival is early February).

Otaru Canal

Gaslit canal and old warehouses, magical with snow.

Goryokaku Fort

Star-shaped fort, best seen from the tower, snow-dusted in winter.

Mt. Hakodate Night View (Ropeway)

Ropeway to one of Japan's great night views, the city's glittering hourglass shape.

Ginzan Onsen

Sazaedo Temple

Zao Fox Village

Snow Monsters of Zao Ski Resort

Yunokami-Onsen Station

湯野上温泉駅

Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint

第一只見川橋梁展望台

Higashiyama Onsen Mukaitaki

会津東山温泉 向瀧 #onsen There is a beautiful sakura also (April 23) https://www.mukaitaki.com/livecamR/

Ouchi Juku

大内宿

Hakkōda Snow Monsters (Rime Trees)

八甲田山の樹氷（青森市）

Rairaikyo Gorge

磊々峡（宮城県仙台市太白区・秋保温泉）

Sukayu Onsen Ryokan

酸ヶ湯キャンプ

Hell Valley

Onuma

Lake Towada

Oirase Stream

Hill of the Buddha

#drone

Stove Train

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