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Make the most of your time in Sendai and Matsushima with a customizable half-day private tour. Select 2-3 of your favorite attractions from the list of options so there’s no need to waste time at places you’re not interested in. You could choose to visit Sendai Castle, a whisky factory, the Miyagi Museum of Art, or the islands of Matsushima.
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Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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US$107
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Enjoy Exceptional Fishing & Flavors in Scenic Miyagi 1. Delicious Fish: Savor the exquisite taste of fish raised for fine dining. We ensure top quality through meticulous water and feed management, offering you the best river fish. 2. Abundant Catches: Catch plenty of fish, even as a beginner or child! An average of 6 fish, with skilled anglers catching dozens. No extra fees, no matter how many you catch. 3. Dine While You Fish: Order your catch as you reel it in, and enjoy it cooked on the spot. Savor your fish with a cold beer, right by the water. 4. Experience Miyagi's Best: Indulge in Miyagi's flavors: Zao-raised fish, local Ginzake, hearty tonjiru with local ingredients, and shaved ice made with natural spring water.
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Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi
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Take a walk through one of Japan’s most treasured picturesque sights. Located in the northeastern part of Miyagi Prefecture, Matsushima Bay’s 260 pine-clad islands create a breathtaking view that is a must-see while visiting the Tohoku region of Japan. On this tour, you will walk through history, take in the ocean-side views, and discover the quaint charms of this bayside town.
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Day Tour from Sendai Matsushima Bay Scenic Highlights
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Discover the enchanting Matsushima Bay, renowned as one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views, on a guided walking tour that delves into its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Begin with a scenic walk to Zuiganji Temple, a historic site linked to the Date clan, where the blend of architecture and nature offers insight into the region's past. Continue to Godaido Hall for stunning vistas, then cross the red Fukuurabashi Bridge to Fukuurajima Island, a serene garden island with peaceful walking trails and breathtaking views of the bay. Conclude your tour at the waterfront, perfectly located for further exploration or a bite to eat. - Experience Matsushima Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on foot - Visit Zuiganji Temple, a cultural landmark with a storied history - Enjoy views from Godaido Hall and the tranquil Fukuurajima Island - Choose from local meeting or Sendai departure options for convenience
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Matsushima: Scenic Bay Walk & Historic Temple Discovery
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This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Sendai and Matsushima! Sendai is a city that sits at the doorstep of the nation’s more wild side. It’s a day trip from secluded mountain retreats, rugged coastlines, and remote islands. At the same time, it’s one of Japan’s most modern and sophisticated cities with a culinary scene that will challenge and surprise. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hours tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Experience Japan’s top fireworks competition — the Omagari Fireworks Festival — from your reserved seat! This special event happens once a year and features the best fireworks artists from across Japan. They compete for the top prize, the Prime Minister’s Award. This tour offers two options: a reserved seat-only plan, or a plan that includes round-trip bus transportation from Sendai Station. Enjoy amazing fireworks set to music, lighting up the summer night sky. This is more than just a show — it’s a contest of beauty and skill. Join us for a night full of lights, sounds, and unforgettable memories! The festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of August and attracts more than 700,000 visitors. It features two parts: - Daytime fireworks, known for colorful smoke effects and artistic shapes. - Nighttime fireworks, showcasing traditional shell fireworks, synchronized music displays, and breathtaking starmine performances.
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Omagari Fireworks Festival Reserved Seats, Bus Option from Sendai
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If you’re seeking an authentic experience of Sendai’s nightlife, then look no further than this private izakaya and bar tour that showcases parts of the city that don’t show up in online searches. Customize your evening outing according to what you want to experience, whether that’s sushi, sake, or cursed snacks, and head to hole-in-the-wall bars that are easy to miss if you’re alone.
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Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour
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Join this course and you will enjoy the following two special experiences. 1) Otokoyama Honten , established in 1912, has been in business for over 100 years. The main store, rebuilt in 2020 after the tsunami, is registered as a national tangible cultural property. At the store, visitors can sample a variety of local sake that is not served at dinner and purchase sake. While at the store you can talk with the store staff,you can learn about their commitment to sake brewing and the story behind the store's reconstruction. 2) Dinner with sake pairing at “nine one” restaurant, which mainly serves fresh seafood from Kesennuma fishing port, one of the largest catch in Japan. Dinner with sake pairing at “nine one” restaurant, which mainly serves fresh seafood from Kesennuma fishing port, one of the largest catch in Japan.
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Michinoku Coastal Trail Sake Tasting with Dinner
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This tour will depart from the meetup location at the Naruko Nature Center in Naruko at 1:00 pm. You will meet with your guide and start the 3.5 hour cycling tour to find something unique in Naruko onsen. Ride through some onsen towns in Naruko, a farming village and the beautiful Satoyama scenery will come insight, rice field surrounded by mountains, grass roof traditional house, traditional small onsen ryokans. The tour also includes 2 unique cultural experiences such as Kuri Dango local sweet making workshop and Kokeshi local wood craft making. Feel the lives locals wile biking around a 13km route.
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Afternoon Cycling Tour in Naruko
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Join us on a walking foodie tour in Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture), the largest city in Tohoku region. Sendai is renowned for its diverse culinary offerings, featuring a wide variety of delicious local dishes such as Gyutan (grilled beef tongue), Zunda (sweetened edamame paste), and fresh seafood from the nearby coast. Let's take a stroll around Sendai and savor the delicious local cuisine! Be sure to skip the breakfast, we'll stop at least 5 shops or restaurants to full your belly. We have several lunch options to cater to your preferences.
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Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town
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In this tour, you can take a tour around Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Matsushima is easily accessible from Sendai and Ishinomaki areas, and is a popular cruise port of call tour. In Matsushima, there are many spots where you can enjoy the rich natural scenery as well as history and culture at a leisurely pace, such as Fukuurajima Island, where you can cross a bridge along the sea to enjoy a stroll, and Entsuji Temple, famous for its Japanese garden. The area is also famous for its abundance of gourmet foods, especially oysters. Please enjoy the scenery that has been popular in Japan for a long time with a local guide!
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Matsushima Sightseeing Tour with Guided Tour
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I’m a licensed tour guide Mai who grew up in Sendai and has many experiences as a tour guide in this city and region. You can find the hidden charm of the city with me!! This tour is fully customizable. Firstly, I'm taking you to some highlights of Sendai city, places you can see people's daily life, some historical places. Then I introduce some local food during the tour and if you like Sake, You can try local sake too. After lunch time, You can choose either Aoba castle Ruin or Rinnoji temple. if you have any other requests, I'm happy to customize the itinerary. Depending on the season, I can also take you to seasonal highlights for example cherry blossom spots in spring. if you are not sure what to choose, I can suggest an itinerary based on your interests. I' happy to tell you places only locals know such as my favorite restaurant, cafe and bars ..and I can shear information about this region. So it will be a good tour if you visit Seindai for the first time.
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Sendai Private Customizable Day Tour
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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).
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1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Sendai
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You can explore Shiogama City, boasting one of Japan's largest catches of fresh tuna, as well as its rich traditional culture as a gateway town to Shiogama Shrine. This is the walking tour and you can wander around Shiogama City on foot and by bus, enjoying various local delicacies. In Shiogama Fish Market, Japan's top port for fresh tuna catches, you'll enjoy a seafood bowl with your favorite ingredients, be sure to skip your breakfast to enjoy. We'll stroll through the traditional streets of Shiogama, savoring delicious Japanese sweets and side dishes. Also we explore shrines include Shiogama Shrine, said to be the oldest in the Tohoku region. Enjoy sake tasting at Urakasumi Sake Brewery, renowned for its classic and elegant brews.
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Local Food Tour in Shiogama, Japan Top Tuna and Sushi Town
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Take a deep dive into Sendai’s samurai legacy and trace the footsteps of the powerful feudal lord, Date Masamune. This historic tour gives you insight to Sendai’s dynamic heritage and the influential Date Clan that fostered the city’s prosperity into what it is today. This tour allows you to take in not only the interesting history of the city, but also get a close look at the National Treasures that exemplify the power of the Date Clan and artistic style of early seventeenth century architecture.
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Day Tour in Sendai Historic Sites and Samurai History
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With our private transportation service, enjoy a hassle-free and comfortable transfer for your trip to Sendai City. Our driver will greet you at the airport's arrival hall, ensuring a smooth start to your journey. Relax in a spacious MPV that accommodates five, seven, or ten passengers, providing ample room for luggage and comfortable seating. Experience our reliable one-way individual departure service with affordable rates, attentive drivers with extensive knowledge of Sendai and its surroundings, and a seamless travel experience. Benefit from modern, fully air-conditioned vehicles, complimentary WiFi, and 24/7 support, offering flexible travel options and ensuring comfort throughout your journey.
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Private Transfer from Sendai Airport to Sendai City
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I’m Mai, a nationally licensed tour guide with lots of experience in the Tohoku region. Yamadera is a beautiful temple complex on a mountainside, famous for its breathtaking views from the top. But Yamadera is not only about climbing steps and enjoying the scenery. When you explore Yamadera with me, you’ll discover the hidden stories, long history, and spiritual meanings behind each place. This makes the temple more attractive and your trip much more memorable. The tour starts from Sendai, taking a local train ride to Yamadera. After climbing to the temple, you’ll also get to enjoy delicious local food. If you like hiking, I can also introduce you to longer trails around Yamadera that many tourists don’t know. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to know depth of Japanese culture with a local expert.
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Yamadera Private Guided Tour from Sendai
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Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Why is Sendai known as the “Three Most Scenic Views of Japan”? If you are looking for a little bit of everything in Japan then this is the place to come. You will be treated to attractions such as observation towers, museums, and galleries. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What is so special about Sendai Castle? What is the fascinating story of Lord Date Masamune known as "One-eyed Dragon"? Why does Zuihoden attract millions of visitors every year? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Sendai? Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
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The Best Of Sendai Private Walking Tour
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Discover the timeless beauty of Yamagata on this captivating day tour! Ascend the historic 1,015 stone steps of Yama-dera (Hojusan Risshaku-ji Temple), a sacred site established in 860 AD and immortalized by poet Matsuo Basho. Marvel at the ancient Konpon Chudo, Japan's oldest beech wood structure. Then, journey to Ginzan Onsen, a charming hot spring town with 500 years of history. Stroll through its nostalgic streets, lined with traditional ryokans, cafes, and souvenir shops, feeling as if you've stepped back in time. Book now for an unforgettable journey into Japan's past!
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Full Day Yamagata Tour from Sendai: Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen
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The Kurikoma Ancient Road offers a unique 3-day trekking experience through Japan’s rich history and pristine nature. Follow this historic path, once traveled by warriors and monks, and witness ancient cedar trees and stunning beech forests. Stay at the traditional Miura Ryokan, where you can enjoy the tranquility of hot springs and a digital detox amid breathtaking alpine landscapes. This guided trek allows you to immerse yourself in the seasonal beauty of Mt. Kurikoma while savoring authentic local kaiseki cuisine. - Explore the 1,000-year-old Kurikoma Ancient Trail with expert guides - Stay at the serene Miura Ryokan with natural hot springs and no Wi-Fi - Experience Japan’s diverse seasonal beauty and rich cultural heritage - Includes meals, accommodation, and free shuttle service from Kurikoma-Kogen Station
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Kurikoma Ancient Road 3 Day Trekking Adventure
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Visit the Five Zen Temples of Kitayama, prominently connected to the historic Date clan, and witness the grandiose majesty of the Sendai Daikannon Statue. Kitayama Gozan, or Five Zen Temples, refers to the line of Buddhist temples built in the Kitayama area of Sendai. This walking tour of these historically significant temples offers you a detailed look into Sendai’s strong Zen Buddhist ties and the legacy of the Date Clan. Though not many tourists visit the area, its history and natural beauty are certainly worthwhile. From the sound of a soft breeze throughout the Zen gardens and flowering plants, to the subtle tranquility of temples, by visiting these residential temples paired with a breathtaking spiritual pilgrimage spot of Sendai Daikannon Statue, you will not just see Japan, but feel how it is experienced.
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Half Day Tour in Sendai Kitayama Gozan & Sendai Daikannon Statue
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Experience two spiritual behemoths, in size and importance, of the Tohoku region. This tour will grant you a day of spiritual significance, historical interest, and natural beauty. Sendai’s Daikannon (White Robbed Colossus) Statue and Yamagata’s Yamadera Temple (Risshaku-ji) are some of the most breathtaking sights located in the Tohoku region of Japan. Both of these notably spiritual destinations boast grandiose height, ritual pilgrimage, and offer visitors a chance to connect with the prominent Buddhist history that has shaped much of what Japan is today.
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Day Tour from Sendai Sendai Daikannon Statue and Yamadera Temple
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The Nomaoi Festival, a remarkable event with over a thousand years of history, invites you to witness the thrilling Katchu-keiba (armored horse racing). Marvel at around 400 samurai in traditional armor as they gallop across scenic fields, banners dancing in the wind. This guided tour offers insights into the festival's rich cultural heritage, making it perfect for history buffs and cultural enthusiasts alike. Enjoy convenient transport from Sendai Station, ensuring a hassle-free experience as you immerse yourself in ancient Japan's vibrant traditions. - Duration: 10 hours including transportation from Sendai Station - English-speaking guides provide in-depth cultural insights - Experience the grandeur of samurai on horseback in Fukushima - Witness a festival steeped in over 1,000 years of history
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Nomaoi Festival Experience the Horse Chasing Spectacle
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Enjoy a whisky tasting at Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distiller and great experience to get up close with the entire whisky production process. This tour is you can truly enjoy the full of whisky. Enjoy shopping at Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Museum Conveniently depart from Sendai Station. On the way to the distillery, stop by Osaki Hachimangu, a national treasure.
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Tour of Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery with Whiskey Tasting
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