Top Sendai Seasonal & Special Occasions

Experience Sendai’s lively nightlife without the risk of getting lost after dark by taking a private 4-hour bar-hopping tour of the city. Your local guide will choose the bars that best fit your tastes and budget, whether that’s sake bars frequented with local workers or upscale cocktail bars. Learn more about daily life in Sendai while having fun.

Holiday Travel offers a photography program that takes visitors to some of Sendai’s most popular spots. Led by highly qualified photographers, our program works around your travel schedule, capturing natural and memorable shots. - Available anywhere in Sendai. - The original 100+photo files will be delivered. - Photography can be booked up to 3 days in advance. Please select your preferred shooting location from the Location list and inform us when booking or via Chat. ①Nishi Park ②Nishikicho Park ③Sendai Castle ④Other location (Additional fees will be charged for outlying areas such as Hitome Senbonzakura) ＜Proposal Photography Option＞ Planning a surprise proposal in Sendai? We offer optional proposal photography plans to help capture this special moment. - Plan A: 1-hour proposal photoshoot, 100+ original photo files, and pre-consultation via chat. - Plan B: Includes everything in Plan A, plus a short smartphone video capturing the proposal moment (about 30 seconds).

Participate in the vibrant Shinjo Festival and pull an impressive UNESCO float alongside locals. This unique day trip from Sendai offers hands-on cultural immersion as you don a traditional "Happi" coat and engage in a centuries-old tradition. After the exhilarating float-pulling experience, unwind in the picturesque Ginzan Onsen, known for its nostalgic charm and stunning scenery. Enjoy reserved seating for the parade and live commentary from expert guides, ensuring a rich understanding of this historic event.

Discover the spirit of Sendai on an immersive afternoon journey blending craft, culture, and tradition. Begin at Jogi Nyorai Saiho‑ji Temple, a serene mountainside sanctuary known for blessings of harmony and good fortune. Enjoy free time to explore and try local favorites such as sankaku‑age or miso‑grilled rice balls. Continue to Kumanodo, where artisans guide you in lacquering your own chopsticks using techniques rooted in Sendai’s historic tansu craftsmanship—your finished piece will be delivered within Japan. Conclude with a rare insider visit to Nakayu Sake Brewery, operating since 1906, to learn the art of sake making and taste distinctive brews not usually accessible to the public. With private transport and an English‑speaking guide throughout, this tour offers a deeper connection to Miyagi’s traditions and the people who preserve them.

Ginzan Onsen, with its retro scenery that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time, is a place where wooden hot spring inns line both sides of the Ginzan River. - Let's take a stroll through the streets and immerse ourselves in the atmosphere. Naruko Gorge, spanning approximately 2.5km, is renowned as one of the top autumn foliage destinations in Tohoku, with towering cliffs reaching a height of about 100m.