In the warmer months, this main trail is probably quite easy – maybe a 20 minute stroll. But for the more adventurous, there are trails that lead right to the bottom of the Akiu Falls. What I find is a pristine snowscape broken only by the great torrent of water crashing down the mountains.įrom the top, there’s a viewpoint that lets you look out across the valley and the river below, across to the dramatic cascades. I’ve been told that Akiu Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Japan and I head out there, not exactly sure what to expect. Let’s start with the nature – dramatic enough any time of the year but amplified in winter, which I find the country currently blanketed in. It doesn’t get a lot of tourists at the moment but it’s just 90 minutes on the train from Tokyo to Sendai (the capital) and offers everything I’ve come to love about Japan (including a trip on a shinkansen to get there!). Today I want to tell you about a new region for me – Miyagi Prefecture. And this unique mix means you’ll always have a distinct experience. In each part of Japan, you’ll find different nature, different culture and different food. It would be a mistake, though, to think that you find the same balance of the three all across the country. What I enjoy about it so much is the balance of nature, culture and food – with modern and historical streaks mixed through it all. I’m sure I have mentioned before how Japan is one of my favourite countries. Things to see in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
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