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Downtown Sendai Must-See Tour

Discover secret spots in downtown Sendai with local guides!

Operation Period

Please check the website for details.

Time Required

About 90 minutes (Available between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm for reception)

Number of Participants

1〜5people

Price

2,500 JPY– (tax included)


- Check-in and reception at SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
- Local guide’s greeting and self-introduction
- Downtown Sendai Must-See Tour (Bunka Yokocho → Iroha Yokocho → Nonaka Shrine → Basho no Tsuji → Fujisaki Department Store → Kokeshi no Shimanuki → Abe Kamaboko → Mitakisan Fudoin Temple)
- Commemorative group photo opportunity
- Farewell and finish at Mitakisan Fudoin Temple

Join local volunteer English guides for a fun 90-min walking tour. On this exclusive walking tour, a local city guide will take you to the fascinating must-see places of central Sendai. We will visit urban temples and shrines, explore retro Japanese yokocho alleyways, visit century-old stores, and more. Not only will you learn the local lore, but you will also meet locals and other Sendai visitors. Where to go after the tour? We are happy to give you suggestions and point you in the right direction!

Experience Program NameDowntown Sendai Must-See Tour
Activity LocationSendai’s downtown shopping district
Time RequiredAbout 90 minutes (Available between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm for reception)
Operation PeriodPlease check the website for details.
Start TimeStart from appointment time. The staff will guide you.
Minimum number of participants1people
Maximum number of participants5people
Reservation Deadline3 days before by 17:00
Important notes regarding participation*Note that tours are subject to guide availability. To request a guided tour, please complete the request form (Google Form). Once we receive your request, we will verify availability and create a reservation. Within 2 days, we will reach out to you to confirm your reservation details. If you do not hear back from us within this time frame, please contact us at 080-2815-8321 or support@i-sendai.jp.

*Once guided tours are confirmed, we will send an invoice for payment. Tours must be paid at least one day prior to the tour date.

*In order to cancel for a refund, please contact us at 080-2815-8321 or support@i-sendai.jp. No full refunds will be given for any reason unless canceled at least 24 hours before the tour date.

*All participants under elementary school age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

*Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Please dress for the weather.

*Since we may go into stores during the tour, make sure to leave large bags and suitcases in the hotel or a coin-operated locker before the tour. We do not have a cloakroom in our facility, so please do not bring these items with you.

*For the sake of our records, our staff take some photos during our tour and may post them on social media. Please let our guides know if you don't want to have your photo posted online.

*Tours run rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather conditions. If the event is cancelled due to severe weather, the participation fee will be refunded in full.
Price
Downtown Sendai Must-See Tour2,500 JPY (Tax included)
What is included in the priceLocal guide
Free wireless earphones rental
Remarks regarding price*Children of elementary school age and younger FREE
*We offer a 500 yen discount on the 2,500 yen participation fee if there are more than two people in your group.
*Once guided tours are confirmed, we will send an invoice for payment. Tours must be paid at least one day prior to the tour date.
Method of PaymentPay in advance by credit card.
About cancellations and changes*In order to cancel for a refund, please contact us at 080-2815-8321 or support@i-sendai.jp. No full refunds will be given for any reason unless canceled at least 24 hours before the tour date.
Cancellation Policy*In order to cancel for a refund, please contact us at 080-2815-8321 or support@i-sendai.jp. No full refunds will be given for any reason unless canceled at least 24 hours before the tour date.
Meeting SpotSENDAI Tourist Information Desk, Fujisaki Main Bldg. 1F, 3-2-17, Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8652
Meeting Time10 minutes before the departure time
Access--By Public Transportation--
・1-minute walk from Aoba-dori Ichibancho Subway Station.
・8-minute walk from JR Sendai Station.
ParkingNo
Barrier-free AccessNo
About Guides and ToursExplanation by staff.
About multi-lingual supportJapanese/English