Tohoku: Onsen & Rural Lines
Last updated: October 10, 2025
Snow steam in winter, cedar shade in summer, and trains that graze the coast.
Ginzan Onsen
A riverside of lamps and timber—stay the night for street light reflected in water.
Nyuto Onsen
Milky baths in cedar tubs; forest paths between inns if snow allows.
Gono Line (Coastal Segment)
A train that lingers along cliffs; sit by the broad window and watch the sea unmapped.
Practical & Bases
- Base: a night at Ginzan; add a rural rail day; rent a car if schedules are thin.
- Etiquette: onsen rules—wash before soaking; tattoos may need private rooms.
