Winter Tohoku & Hokkaido after Comiket - Tokyo to Sapporo - Dec 2026/Jan 2027
Open the interactive map →All 36 places on this map are pinned at their exact location, grouped into 7 areas (Dec 27-Jan 1 - Tokyo & Comiket, Jan 1-7 - Sendai, Jan 7-9 - Nyuto Onsen & Akita and more). Each one comes with a short note on what it is and why it is worth your time. Browsing is free, and with an Ikuzo account you can copy the whole map and reshape it into your own trip.
Dec 27-Jan 1 - Tokyo & Comiket
Jimbocho Book Town
Tokyo's used book district, a calm jet lag day wander.
Tokyo Big Sight (Comiket)
Comiket venue in Ariake. Early starts, warm layers, plan your circle routes.
Jan 1-7 - Sendai
Yamadera (Risshakuji)
Mountain temple of a thousand steps, magical under snow if conditions allow.
Chusonji Temple (Hiraizumi)
Hiraizumi's golden hall (Konjikido), serene in the snow.
Rinnoji Temple (Sendai)
Quiet temple with a lovely garden in north Sendai.
Zuihoden
Ornate gilded mausoleum of Date Masamune among tall cedars.
Jozenji-dori Avenue
Zelkova-lined boulevard for a slow Sendai stroll and recovery after Comiket.
Atago Shrine (Sendai)
Hilltop shrine, a good spot for hatsumode, the New Year shrine visit.
Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba)
Aoba Castle ruins with city views and the Date Masamune statue.
Matsushima Bay
Pine-dotted island bay. The cruise is optional if you are not into boats.
Jan 7-9 - Nyuto Onsen & Akita
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.
Jan 9-13 - Hirosaki & Aoni Onsen
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.
Jan 13-16 - Sapporo & Otaru
Otaru Canal
Gaslit canal and old warehouses, magical with snow.
Odori Park (Sapporo)
Sapporo's central park spine, snowy in January (Snow Festival is early February).
Jan 16-17 - Hakodate
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.
Recommendations
Ginzan Onsen
Rairaikyo Gorge
磊々峡（宮城県仙台市太白区・秋保温泉）
Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint
第一只見川橋梁展望台
Yunokami-Onsen Station
湯野上温泉駅
Zao Fox Village
Sazaedo Temple
Snow Monsters of Zao Ski Resort
Hakkōda Snow Monsters (Rime Trees)
八甲田山の樹氷（青森市）
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
Lake Towada
Oirase Stream
Hill of the Buddha
#drone
Stove Train
Coordinates: 40.87245583333333, 140.44169027833334
Sukayu Onsen Ryokan
酸ヶ湯キャンプ
Hell Valley
Onuma
Ikuzo2.11.0Ikuzo is a lovely Map Editor. Ultra convenient and blazing-fast, it has been made for active travelers and content creators. Ikuzo means "Let's go!" in Japanese.