EASY Alternative Japan Itinerary: Japan with no Tourists!

Explore the hidden side of Japan with this 10-day Northern Tohoku itinerary! Step away from the Golden Triangle and dive into the culture, natural beauty, and history of lesser-visited cities in Northern Honshu. Starting and ending in Tokyo, this efficient itinerary is perfect for first-time travelers and returning visitors. Highlights include Aizu-Wakamatsu’s Samurai history, Sendai’s stunning shrines and festivals, Aomori’s breathtaking landscapes, Morioka’s vibrant local culture, and much more. Discover incredible food, welcoming locals, and peaceful escapes with minimal tourist crowds. Every destination has been carefully curated and personally experienced to give you the best trip possible. Whether you’re planning a trip or dreaming of Japan, this itinerary is packed with tips, advice, and insights to help you make the most of your adventure.

• Discover Samurai culture in Aizu-Wakamatsu.
• Experience Sendai’s Tanabata Festival and unique beef tongue dish.
• Marvel at Aomori’s Nebuta Festival and apple-inspired delights.
• Explore the charm of Morioka, including its iconic cherry blossom tree.
• Visit the serene port town of Sakata and its Edo-era history.
• Optional tips for extending your trip or making it your own.

Travel smart: Includes practical tips for public transport, luggage forwarding, and staying connected with a reliable SIM.

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Starting and ending in Tokyo, Let's head North to Tohoku!

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[markg]

After seeing this in relation to your Japan in summer video, I think you are spot on with these suggestions and itinerary. Definitely on a future list. Thank you

[HowellsRus]

Thank you Nathan for the recommendation!

[jimross]

Although I really am anti hot weather, your video's highlighting the Akita Kanto Festival could maybe convince me to brave Tohoku in August. I'm a huge lantern festival fan, and damn it all the other places in this video have their own charms. You just keep proving you can never get enough of Japan.

[NgaP-ib]

Konichiwa! We just returned from a 13-day first time trip to Japan and I am so glad I found your channel in preparation for our trip!! Thank you for all your advice and tips! I can’t wait to go back and follow this new itinerary you suggest. 🙏

[abrahamalatorre]

Taking notes on this now since I will be traveling to Japan first time and interested exploring the less toristy places

[michellelefebvre]

Thank you. One of the best Japan itinerary videos I have seen

[OnlyOneNights]

Your recent videos have been stellar, dude! The editing on this one is crisp! Keep up the great work.

[rebeccaw]

Fantastic! Saved for my future planning.

[rotorhead]

I may have to check some of these locations next time I go. The festivals look really fun. But I was wondering, could you make a video with tips for renting a car in Japan?

[arbiejaybriones]

This is a helpful video--exactly what I'm looking for! It would be my first time in Japan later this year and looking forward to it. Would language be a big challenge when going around this places you've recommended?

[williamlee]

Thank you for the video! It was very interesting, and you were able to accurately describe the charm of each city. We are also coming to Japan this summer, and I’ve already booked a hotel in Sendai. I think this 10-day itinerary is really great.

[mrwackyy]

My favourite video of yours! I will be going in december to north of Japan and want to visit some not popular places, thank you very much!

[spun_]

The story of the Byakkotai Samurai students at Aizu-Wakamatsu is heartbreaking, and visiting the site is worth a trip to that city for that history (and view across the city) alone. We were lucky enough to catch a full re-enactment display just as it was starting at the top of the stairs (at 1:12 in your video) with a cast dressed in full Samurai costume when we visited.

[froglady]

There is nothing like a great festival to see the culture of the country you are visiting. It looks amazing! Thanks for your fantastic knowledge of Japan ❤

[henrychew]

Thank you for featuring tohoku. Definitely my new found favorite region!!

[marcuslew]

Thank you for sharing this itinerary. Much appreciated !

[psprog]

Looks good! - Once I get my next trip in July done and dusted I'll be thinking ahead to next year (probably going for a month) and tempted to explore this region.

[FollowTheSunAustralia]

I need this trip in my life 💯🤩 I think it's perfect for me because I've been down, I've been right up but not in-between, never these places! Love it, the video that was recommended to me at the end was The reason to visit Japan in Summer

[swissfoodie]

We will return to Japan for the 4th time in March and have planned a very similar itinerary: Tokyo - Aizuwakamatsu (3 nights) - Sendai (2 nights) - Matsushima Bay (2 nights) - Morioka (2 nights) - Kakunodate (2 nights) - Ginzan Onsen (2 nights) - Niigata (1 night) - Sado Island (3 nights) - Tokyo. We like to travel slowly, and as we both dont drive, will have to rely on public transport on Sado Island (hence 3 nights there). Thanks a lot for this video, your content is really good !

[VISHYADAM]

LOVE your videos! They have a great balance of being informative and interesting.
We are planning our second trip to Japan, and this time we'll be on our own in Tohoku for 5 days (in-between weekends visiting friends in Sendai). Your itinerary looks great, but would we need to rent a car for any of the towns/cities in this video if we're there for a day or so? We're not afraid of walking several kilometers a day. We're also thinking of adding Kakunodate. Thoughts? Would that need a car? Finally, which towns on this itinerary would you recommend renting a bike if there for one day? Sorry for all the questions, but I've seen a lot of travel Japan channels, and I trust your judgement more than anyone else : )