Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Sendai
Embark on a full-day private tour of Sendai and Matsushima with a government-licensed guide. Explore the city's modernity and natural beauty, and customize your itinerary to suit your preferences.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zuihoden - Zuihoden is also known as the Mausoleum of Date Masamune who was the first lord of the Sendai Domain.

He was also known for being a great architect and is known for having designed this building during the Momoyama Period.

Zuihoden is a riot of gorgeous wood carvings and panels as well as some pretty art work and you can also go for a walk around the grounds.

The paths are shaded by beautiful cedar trees which are also mean to be a symbol of the longevity of the Date family.

What's Included
  • Choose 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list for a customizable tour
  • Tour with a licensed local guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private transportation
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

This valuable journey with a state-certified, professionally experienced, and multilingual tour guide offers a splendid and time-efficient way to traverse Sendai and Matsushima!

Sendai, positioned at the threshold of the country’s more untamed aspects, is a single day’s travel from secluded mountaintop hideaways, craggy shorelines, and isolated islands. Concurrently, it’s one of Japan’s most up-to-date and refined metropolises with a culinary environment that promises to both challenge and astound.

Let us know your preferences and we will tailor a six-hour tour to perfectly suit you!

Note1: Please choose your preferred sights from the list provided in the tour details to craft your personal itinerary.
Note
2: The official recognition of being a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, issued by the Japanese government, necessitates a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the Japanese culture and history.

  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Location
Zuihoden
23-2 Otamayashita, Aoba-ku
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Georger2893
May 10, 2024
Explored Matsushima bay and Sendai. - Riko's knowledge of the Matsushima Bay geography and history was fascinating. She also evidenced great flexibility in response to our changing priorities. The little family restaurant we did for lunch was excellent.
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145robertb145
May 7, 2024
Great Private Tour of Shiogama & Matsushima - Riku provided a great private tour at a perfect pace. I was able to tailor the tour to fit exactly the sites I wanted to see and do the things I wanted, both during the planning stages and during the tour itself. Riko was a good communicator and provided a perfect amount of information during the 8-hour tour. The entire tour went like clockwork. I got to see some important historical and cultural sites, explore some local shops and eat the local delicious specialties. I definitely recommend Riko as a guide.
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Robert_m
Apr 17, 2024
The recommendation from... - The recommendation from our very helpful guide to visit Finaoka the next day for the Cherry Blossoms, which were awesome.
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L4697gvrobertm
Apr 14, 2024
Matsushima made easy - The tour of Matsushima was unexpectedly and pleasantly different from all other sites we’ve visited in Japan. Yumi was an excellent host, knowledgeable of the history, friendly, course, and forthcoming with ideas for later in our stay in Sendai - and helpful on how to handle the transportation aspect of the journey.
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Kimberlyma2615pg
Apr 13, 2024
Informative tour of Matsushima - Yumi, our tour guide, met us at the Sendai station where we took a local train to visit Matsushima. Before the tour, Yumi reached out and customized the tour to our preferences. We visited Oshima Island, the Godaido, the Zuiganji Temple, the Entsuin and the Kanrantei Tea House. She was very informative and told us a lot of the history. She also helped us look for the perfect souvenir.
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Anna_k
Apr 9, 2024
Matsushima tour - The tour of Matsushima and the tour guide, Yumi, were excellent. Yumi ensured that the sites visited were organized based on my interests and her knowledge of the sites enhanced the experience.
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David_s
Apr 6, 2024
Fun with Riko - Incredible day with our experienced, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Riko. What a beautiful part of Japan she shared with us. Great memories to cherish.
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Robert_d
Mar 23, 2024
Riko - Our Great Guide for Matsushima Bay tour! - Riko was a really great guide - we had been in touch by email to agree content, as well as the pick-up point as Sendai station - Riko was there as arranged. Riko made our tour of Matsushima Bay a great day out! Riko had valuable insights and explanations about all kinds of aspects of the tour, which added so much to the overall experience. Her restaurant recommendations were excellent as well. Riko added a few quick extra sites in addition to our agreed itinerary, all of which were very good experiences. Thank you Riko - we all had a truly great day!
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Joyce_g
Jun 20, 2023
What a great day! - We truly had a very pleasant day despite the hot weather that particular day. Our guide Riko was especially accommodating to our pace and request. We would recommend her to other guests. We particularly like Matsushima Bay. Very pretty. Sendai itself is just like any other Japanese small city.
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