Guided tours of historical attractions and facilitiesexperience programs

Get the most out of your trip by listening to the interesting stories of historical and cultural facilities with a guided tour. Whether it is the legacy of Sendai city founder Date Masamune or the mysteries of Matsushima, this part of Japan has a unique history and special traditions best explained by a local expert.

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Seven Secrets of Tanabata 2022 Event! Make Tanabata Decorations and Learn About Sendai’s Famous “Star Festival” at Mogasakian Teahouse!
DATE Culture in Historical Sendai, Discovering Tradition in Japanese Cultural Arts Project
DATE Culture in Historical Sendai, Discovering Tradition in Japanese Cultural Arts Project
Seven Secrets of Tanabata 2022 Event! Make Tanabata Decorations and Learn About…

In the second part of our special cultural program series for 2022, we will be making mini Tanabata decorations while listening to a story explaining the cultural meaning behind Sendai's “Seven Types of Tanabata Decorations.” After finishi…

2,600 JPY– (tax included)

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All Season Hidden Matsushima Hiking Course
Goshurun Matsushima
Goshurun Matsushima
All Season Hidden Matsushima Hiking Course

How about some fitness walking at one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots?

4,400 JPY– (tax included)

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Mysterious Matsushima: A Visit to a Spirtual Place
Goshurun Matsushima
Goshurun Matsushima
Mysterious Matsushima: A Visit to a Spirtual Place

Try a unique running and walking tour around a beautiful bay area!

4,400 JPY– (tax included)

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Sendai Castle "VR GO!" Virtual Reality Experience
Aoba Castle and Honmaru Museum
Aoba Castle and Honmaru Museum
Sendai Castle "VR GO!" Virtual Reality Experience

Experience Date Masamune's "Sendai Castle" by time traveling back 400 years to the Edo period with a head-mounted virtual reality display!

800 JPY– (tax included)

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Experience the Former Date Family Residence “Shoukeikaku” with a Facility Tour and Special Tansu Chest Cuisine
SHOUKEIKAKU
SHOUKEIKAKU
Experience the Former Date Family Residence “Shoukeikaku” with a Facility Tour …

A must-see! Step inside a historic mansion built for high ranking members of the Date clan and used until after World War 2.

6,600 JPY– (tax included)

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Kimono "Wear & Walk" Tour with Traditional Dance Workshop
Rental Kimono Ume Luv
Rental Kimono Ume Luv
Kimono "Wear & Walk" Tour with Traditional Dance Workshop

Wear a kimono and walk the old neighborhoods of the Date Clan, such as Funacho and Kawaramachi, to understand the deep culture and history. Then see and learn the dance of "Seichou Sansa Shigure," a folk song to celebrate the victory of Lo…

13,800 JPY– (tax included)

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Ferry Cruise and Kanrantei Teahouse Visit -Basho Course-
Marubun Matsushima Kisen Co., Ltd.
Marubun Matsushima Kisen Co., Ltd.
Ferry Cruise and Kanrantei Teahouse Visit -Basho Course-

Experience the excitement of viewing the islands up close. Relax afterwards with a cup of matcha green tea on the veranda of Kanrantei Teahouse! ～Basho Course～

2,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Ferry Cruise and Kanrantei Teahouse Visit -Masamune Course-
Marubun Matsushima Kisen Co., Ltd.
Marubun Matsushima Kisen Co., Ltd.
Ferry Cruise and Kanrantei Teahouse Visit -Masamune Course-

Experience the excitement of viewing the islands up close. Relax afterwards with a cup of matcha green tea on the veranda of Kanrantei Teahouse! -Masamune Course-

2,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Discover the Essence of Date Masamune! Zuihoden Mausoleum and Sendai Castle Ruins Walk
Tabimusubi, Inc.
Tabimusubi, Inc.
Discover the Essence of Date Masamune! Zuihoden Mausoleum and Sendai Castle Rui…

Learn about the achievements of the Warring States period’s most powerful leader of northern Japan, the “One-Eyed Dragon” Date Masamune!

2,500 JPY– (tax included)

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Traditional Machine Weaving Experience in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture
Nanyo City Tourism Association
Nanyo City Tourism Association
Traditional Machine Weaving Experience in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture

The Japanese folk tale Tsuru no Ongaeshi (鶴の恩返し, lit. "Crane's Return of a Favor") originated in Nanyo City. Try making a cloth coaster here with a traditional machine for a special memory!

550 JPY– (tax included)

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Guided Tour of "Yamadera," the Mountain Temple
The Hidden Japan
The Hidden Japan
Guided Tour of "Yamadera," the Mountain Temple

Climb the steps of Yamadera and retrace the path of legendary poet Matsuo Basho!

5,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Recovery Cycling Tour~Ride to the recovering coastline of an undefeated city
Tohoku Local Secret Tours
Tohoku Local Secret Tours
Recovery Cycling Tour~Ride to the recovering coastline of an undefeated city

・See the recovery of Sendai's coastline following the earthquake & tsunami of March 11, 2011.・Visit former Arahama Elementary School to hear stories of survival.・Learn more about the disaster at the 3.11 Memorial Community Centre.・Cycle th…

8,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Tohoku Under the Radar~Helicopter Tour Over Northern Japan!
Tohoku Local Secret Tours
Tohoku Local Secret Tours
Tohoku Under the Radar~Helicopter Tour Over Northern Japan!

・Private chartered helicopter flights over northern Japan・Amazing aerial views of scenic landmarks・Cherry blossoms and autumn colours viewed from above ・Fast and convenient access to authentic Japan is just 90 minutes from Tokyo!

750,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Legacy of Date Masamune Tour via LOOPLE Sendai Sightseeing Bus
National Licensed Guide Masako Takahashi
National Licensed Guide Masako Takahashi
Legacy of Date Masamune Tour via LOOPLE Sendai Sightseeing Bus

Learn about the legacy of city founder and feudal lord Date Masamune at Sendai’s three most famous sightseeing spots: Zuihoden Mausoleum, the site of Sendai Castle, and Osaki Hachimangu Shrine.

20,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Peaceful Neighborhood Temple Walk in Sendai's Kitayama Area
National Licensed Guide Masako Takahashi
National Licensed Guide Masako Takahashi
Peaceful Neighborhood Temple Walk in Sendai's Kitayama Area

No crowds and no tourists. Enjoy exploring temples in a neighborhood with rich nature and deep history.

10,000 JPY– (tax included)