
Gardens, including Sankien in Yokohama, Saito Residence in Niigata and Fujita Memorial Garden in Hirosaki. Also historical industry sites such as Hashino iron works near Kamaishi, the Osarizawa copper mine near Kazuno, the Sado Island gold mine, and the flood defences museum near Niigata. I had great help from the Goodwill Guides in Morioka.
Japan Travel's help, advice and bookings were great, as was the Rail Pass.