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All Season Hidden Matsushima Hiking Course
How about some fitness walking at one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots?
Operation Period
All year round.
Time Required
About 3 hours.
Number of Participants
4〜6people
Price
Goshuran is a running and walking tour of temples and shrines. The word “Goshurun” is a combination of the words “Goshuin” (temple seal collecting), running/walking, and Michelin, because we want to offer high quality.
Walk the 7.5km along Matsushima Bay from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station to JR Rikuzenhamada Station. On this walk you can see unique views of Matsushima not seen by most tourists. You'll be able to see clear views of the sea and countryside. We’ll also have a special chance to walk about spiritual locations in Matsushima.
Please prepare by wearing clothes that are easy to move in, shoes that are easy to walk in, and bring rain gear, snacks and drinks, etc.
| Experience Program Name | All Season Hidden Matsushima Hiking Course |
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| Activity Location | Matsushima Town, Rifu Town |
| Time Required | About 3 hours. |
| Operation Period | All year round. |
| Start Time | 9:00 After gathering, the guided tour will begin. |
| Minimum number of participants | 4people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 6people |
| Reservation Deadline | 3 days before by 20:00 |
| Important notes regarding participation | Participants must be 6 years or older. Participants should be able to walk the length of the course without major issues. |
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| What is included in the price | Guide fee. | ||
| What is not included in the price | Money offerings for shrines, etc. | ||
| Method of Payment | Please pay in cash on the day. | ||
| About cancellations and changes | Cancelled if rain or bad weather. | ||
| Cancellation Policy | Day before: 50％ (2200 yen） Same day: 100％（4400 yen） |
| Meeting Spot | JR Matsushima-Kaigan Station, Senseki Line JR Matsushima-Kaigan Station, Senseki Line |
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| Meeting Time | 9:00 |
| Access | --By Public Transportation-- JR Senseki Line to Matsushima-Kaigan Station |
| Parking | Yes Paid and free parking in the area. |
| Facility Information | Restrooms. |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | Explanation by guide. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／Other We can use interpretation software to communicate with participants that don't speak Japanese. |
Let’s explore deep Matsushima, far off the beaten path of most tourists. The local guide will take you to places that you can't usually walk to, such as Ogidani lookout where you can experience the beauty of Matsushima Bay and the “Horse’s Back,” a natural pier in nearby Rifu Town. Although the guiding is simple, the guide will be with you the entire walk and introduce the history and culture of Matsushima. Please note that some courses will be changed if there is wasp activity in the area.