25

Tokyo + Kamakura

20

Morioka

Small city in the Tohoku region, great to hang out in and use as a hub for exploration.
7

Shizukuishi

One of the little side trips from Morioka.
9

Hakodate

23

Sendai

The city of Date Masamune... And beef tongue
26

Matsushima coast

One of the Three Views of Japan, a hop and skip away from Sendai. We saw the islands via a popular local boat cruise.
18

Ōsaki Hachimangū

We happened to be here for the brilliant Dontosai Festival bonfire.
31

Rinnōji

The gardens were beautiful with the golden hour lighting. While winter can feel 'sleepy,' it also affords the chance to see how all the plants are maintained.
11

Fuji

We were fortunate enough to have had three straight days of pristine Fuji-viewing weather. The most mainstream tourist thing I did this trip, but come on. It's Fuji.
14

Asama Jinja

Shrine dedicated to Fuji. Nice hike with an extremely cute waterfall at the top.
8

Kawaguchiko

A selection of (non-Fuji 😅) bits from Lake Kawaguchi