Sendai Airport 1 hr 29
Nihonmatsu Castle (31 min)
Known for its spring cherry blossoms, this scenic park includes the ruins of a 14th-century castle. Shiki no Sato (8 min) Hanamiyama Park (29 min)
Suburban mountain park known for its colorful seasonal floral blooms & sakura cherry blossoms. せせらぎ・桜の広場 (6 min)
Spacious park with softball, athletics & baseball facilities, plus strolls down a ginkgo-lined path. Tsuchiyu Onsen (8 min)
Hot springs resort town featuring spa hotels, public foot baths & traditional wooden dolls. Lac Goshiki (42 min)
Vivid blue crater lake known as Witch's Eye, viewed from a trail to the summit of Mount Issaikyo. Mount Azuma-kofuji (44 min)
Popular 1,705 meter-high mountain known for its center crater & panoramic view of Fukushima. Dake Onsen Foot Bath (22 min)
Open-air hot spring popular for soaking feet, surrounded by cherry trees at the base of Mt. Adatara. Adatara Kogen Ski Resort (25 min) Ubayu Onsen Masugataya (1 hr 9)
Simple lodging in a discreet hot spring hotel offering complimentary breakfast & a dining room. Mount Shinobu (34 min)
City-center mountain dotted by Buddhist temples & popular in spring when the cherry blossom flowers. Mt. Issaikyo (42 min)
A steep trail to this summit offers views of alpine plants & the cobalt Witch's Eye crater lake. Mount Adatara (25 min)
The range's highest, this stratovolcano peak features hiking trails, a summit crater & hot springs. Minowa Ski Resort (26 min)
Compact ski resort with runs for all skill levels, dedicated slopes for kids & hot springs nearby. Tohoku SafariPark (19 min) | 
