A surprising and untouched region less than three hours from Tokyo, Tohoku is blessed with astounding landscapes, delicious beef and fresh fruit across all seasons
Photos: Pamela Chow
Mention “winter wonderland” and images of Finland and Iceland would often come to mind — not so much Japan. Yet, only about two and a half hours by train from Tokyo, we found exactly where you’d imagine Santa Claus to live.
Leaving the clear blue skies behind, we zipped through the white fields and forests of Tohoku. Snow-coated pine trees rose up from the hills around us, veiled by a light winter mist. Arriving at our first stop, Takahata, we learned that we had brought with us the first and heaviest snowfall in Tohoku.
Perks of the JR EAST Pass (Tohoku Area)
– Unlimited travel within the Tohoku Area
– Unlimited travel on JR EAST trains, including the Shinkansen
– Valid for any 5 days (not necessarily consecutive) within 14 days from date of issue
– Sold overseas: 19,000 yen (adult) & 9,500 yen (child); sold in Japan: 20,000 yen & 10,000 yen
The pass can also be bought at JR EAST’s newly opened JAPAN RAIL CAFE at 5 Wallich Street, #01-20 Tanjong Pagar Centre, Singapore.
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