A journey to experience foods and ways of life passed down from old Japan

category: Cuisine

Tsuruoka was the first in Japan to be designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. At its heart lie culinary traditions and ways of life which have been passed down among the people of Dewa Shonai. Experience the essence of the Japanese spirit through cuisine in a journey led by the editor-in-chief of a local culture magazine.

A journey to experience the bountiful sea, cuisine, and prayer of the northern country

category: Cuisine

Lying along the Sea of Japan, the scenic Dewa Shonai region is blessed with bountiful seafood and a flourishing fishing industry. During the Edo period, its port flourished by connecting the northern territories to Kyoto and Osaka via the Kitamaebune trade route.
In Dewa Shonai, a culture of prayer for the fishing industry and maritime safety has been passed down. Experience the bountiful sea and cuisine of the northern country—and the culture of prayer which sustains this abundance—in a journey led by the editor-in-chief of a local culture magazine.

Journey into the Profound Culture of Northern Japan

category: History & Tradition

Spirituality and traditional performing arts born from the harsh nature of the northern country. Cuisine and culinary traditions raised on its rich nature. A tour led by the editor in chief of a local culture magazine, to enjoy authentic experiences found only in this region.

A culinary journey to savor the arrival of spring in the snow country of Tohoku

category: Cuisine

A snow country journey to sense the colors of spring emerge as you savor seasonal ingredients and experience regional food culture

Cherry Blossoms and Cuisine of the Northern Country

category: Cuisine

Spring comes even to the deeply snow-covered northern country, and beautiful cherry blossoms begin to bloom. Spring, the season of delicious wild mountain vegetable shoots, cherry trout, and other fish. Come enjoy these delicious seasonal ingredients.

Explore the cultural riches of northern Japan

category: History & Tradition

On this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the genuine appeal of the region’s spiritual and cultural aspects that have been nurtured under the harsh nature of northern Japan.

Explore the multifaceted culture and cuisine of northern Japan

category: History & Tradition

Experience high Japanese culture in the former castle town of Tsuruoka, and nature-bound spiritual traditions in the Holy Mountains of Dewa. Compose haiku at the Homma Museum of Art, and partake in a tea ceremony while gazing out at the Sakai's Old-style Japanese garden, both designated National Sites of Scenic Beauty.

A journey to savor a rich culinary culture nurtured by the nature of northern Japan

category: Cuisine

The complex history of Dewa Shonai has given rise to a diverse culinary culture inspired by the region’s local bounty. In addition to delicious meals, enjoy hands-on experiences that explore the evolution of culinary traditions, and the transformation world-class ingredients make as they go from nature to palate.

The bountiful natural beauty of northern Japan

category: Nature

Surrounded by mountains on three sides and sea on the other, take in the beauty of the four seasons here as you journey on foot at an easygoing pace through some of Shonai’s most scenic nature.