Hotels in Tohoku, Japan

Tohoku is a region on Japan's Honshu island, famous for its rugged coastlines, ancient samurai history, and winter festivals. The climate ranges from humid summers (averaging 77°F/25°C) to snowy winters (often below 32°F/0°C), so you can hike the volcanic peaks of the Hakkoda Mountains in August or join the snow-sculpture spectacle of the Sapporo-like Snow Festival in Hirosaki come February. In spring, cherry blossoms line the banks of the Kitakami River, while summer brings the chance to explore the UNESCO-listed Hiraizumi temples and their gold-leafed Konjikido hall.