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Sendai and Tohoku Traditional Sweets Walking Tour
Discover the pride of Japanese spirit at locations recommended by a pro writer now living in Sendai.
Operation Period
Available all year round during select times, or whenevar the minimum number of people apply. Please check website for details.
Time Required
Approximately 2 hours.
Number of Participants
9〜10people
Price
Recommended for those who like cute things, sweet things and things made with care and love! At a popular Japanese confectionery store, we will discuss how to find the best seasonal sweets. At Kogensha, a Tohoku folk craft specialty shop, you can gain a deep understanding of Tohoku’s handicrafts.
In the light source company that handles Tohoku crafts, you can touch the roots of Tohoku's handicrafts. At the end of the route, we will introduce the popular zunda (crushed edamame)mochi.
Course: Omachi-Nishikoen Station ⇒ Mori no Kahonpo Confectionary Shop ⇒ Fujisaka Orihime Shrine → Tohoku University's Brick Classroom ⇒ Kogensha Folk Craft Shop ⇒ Murakamiya Mochi Shop ⇒ Trust Tower Building
| Experience Program Name | Sendai and Tohoku Traditional Sweets Walking Tour |
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| Activity Location | Around the Katahira neighborhood of Sendai |
| Time Required | Approximately 2 hours. |
| Operation Period | Available all year round during select times, or whenevar the minimum number of people apply. Please check website for details. |
| Start Time | 10:00 or 13:00 (depending on the day the time may change, so please confirm by phone beforehand) |
| Minimum number of participants | 9people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 10people |
| Reservation Deadline | 7 days before by 16:00 |
| About suspension of the activity | The tour will be conducted even in rainy weather, but will be canceled in case of stormy weather or disaster. Please check with us the day before the event. |
| Important notes regarding participation | Please wear clothes and shoes easy to walk in (about 2.5km of walking) |
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| What is included in the price | Guide fee, samples during tour, insurance. | ||
| What is not included in the price | Transportation costs to and from the meeting point, any personal costs (i.e. for drinks, snacks) | ||
| Method of Payment | Please pay in cash on the day of the tour. | ||
| About cancellations and changes | * Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged if canceled within 3 days prior to the event date. If you are able to find a replacement who can participate instead, no cancellation fee is required. Please contact us if that happens. | ||
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellation up to 3 days before 0:00, up to the day before = 50% of the participation fee Same day cancellation, no-contact/no-show is 100% of the participation fee * Cancellation by phone can be done on business days and business hours, generally on the same day you apply. * If you are able to find a replacement who can participate instead, no cancellation fee is required. Please contact us if that happens. |
| Meeting Spot | 2 Chome 3-14, Omachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 980-0804 Sendai Subway Tozai Line "Omachi Station" |
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| Meeting Time | 9:50 or 12:50 (depending on the day the time may change, so please confirm by phone beforehand) |
| Access | Board a 3-minute subway train from Sendai Station and depart at Omachi Nishi Koen Station. |
| Parking | No |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | The tour is led by a local guide. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese |
See for yourself the pride in craftsmanship found in Sendai and Tohoku folk arts, sweets, and spirit of the people.