08:00 AM: Depart from Tokyo via Shinkansen to Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region.
10:30 AM: Arrive in Sendai, transfer to Miyagikyo Distillery for a tour of the famous Nikka Whisky distillery.
12:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
01:30 PM: Visit Sendai Tansu Kumanodo to experience lacquering techniques. Participate in a chopstick lacquering workshop.
04:00 PM: Free time to explore downtown Sendai or rest.
06:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant
09:00 AM: Depart for Iwate's Sekino-ichi, a century-old brewery famous for sake and local beer.
11:00 AM: Visit Chūson-ji Temple, home to the Konjiki-do (Golden Hall), a UNESCO World Heritage site.
01:00 PM: Lunch at a traditional restaurant.
02:30 PM: Tour the Nambu ironware foundry and observe craftsmen creating the region’s iconic metalwork.
05:00 PM: Return to the hotel and leisure time.
07:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant
09:00 AM: Depart for Kakunodate, a historic samurai town.
11:00 AM: Explore the samurai residences of Kakunodate, known for their preserved architecture from the Edo period.
12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant featuring regional cuisine.
02:00 PM: Continue to Cherry Blossom Road or enjoy the winter atmosphere with snow-covered streets and houses.
04:00 PM: Free time to stroll around and shop for local handicrafts.
06:00 PM: Return to the hotel for dinner.
09:00 AM: Visit Nebuta Museum WaRasse in Aomori to learn about the Nebuta Festival's cultural significance.
11:30 AM: Participate in a hands-on workshop creating lanterns from neputa paintings.
01:00 PM: Lunch at a local seafood restaurant.
02:30 PM: Free time to explore Aomori City and its scenic waterfront.
05:00 PM: Return to the hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner.
09:00 AM: Head to Tsurunomai Bridge, Japan’s longest triple-arch wooden bridge. Enjoy the serene winter landscape (roads may be closed based on the season).
11:00 AM: Travel to Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center to learn about Japan’s natural heritage and its preserved beech forest ecosystem.
01:00 PM: Lunch break at a local restaurant.
02:30 PM: Explore Shirakami Sanchi with a short hike (if open to visitors based on season).
05:00 PM: Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
09:00 AM: Visit Hirosaki Castle, a rare example of an Edo-period castle with the stunning winter landscape.
11:30 AM: Explore the Tachineputa Museum to see the massive floats used in summer festivals.
01:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
02:30 PM: Conclude the tour with a visit to Takayama Inari Shrine, known for its hundreds of red torii gates creating a mystical atmosphere.
04:00 PM: Depart for Shin-Aomori Station to take the Shinkansen back to Tokyo.
07:00 PM: Arrive at Tokyo Station and conclude the tour.
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