Matsushima Day Trip from Sendai - Photogenic three red bridges and more
Joined 2023
This tour can be customized based on your request. Please contact if you are interested.
Matsushima is known for one of the three specific scenic views in Japan. However Matsushima is not just beautiful but also has been considered as a sacred place. I will take you the wonder of Matsushima only local guides can show and some photogenic spots including three red bridges of Matsushima.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
2nd floor of Sendai station in front of stained glass
- If the hotel is close to Sendai station, I may be able to pick you up from the hotel.
Sendai Station or Aoba dori station to Matsushima Kaigan station (420yenPP)
It will be about 40 mins train ride to Matsushima.
Arriving Matsushima Kaigan Station
Visiting Oshima island - first red bridge
Oshima was considered as a sacred place and attracted many buddhist monks from all over Japan. Once you crossed the red bridge, you are entering sacred world of Oshima.
Visiting Kanrantei tee house
Enjoy Matcha green tea and a Japanese sweet with stunning view of Matsushima.
Godaido temple - crossing a second bridge
Godaido was originally constructed in the 9th century and reconstructed in the 16th century. It is a national treasure of Japan and you will cross interesting red bridges.
Crossing Fukuurajima bridge
Fukuura bridge is 250m long and connect Matsushima and Fukuurajima island.
Lunch
Matsushima is famous for seafood. Enjoy your lunch.
Entsuin or Zuiganji temple
Entsuin is famous for its beautiful gardens including dry landscape garden themed Matsushima, moss garden and rose gardens. Zuiganji temple is national treasure of Japan and displays gorgeously painted screen doors.
Taking a train back to Sendai Station (420yen PP)
It will be about 40 mins ride.
Ending Point
Sendai Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Admission fee
Transportation
Lunch (pay for guide as well)
Tour Important Information
This tour can be customized based on the guest's interest. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or food restrictions.
This tour can be customized based on guest's preferences.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Akemi U.
Hi there. My name is Akemi and call me Kimmie. I spent over 25 years abroad, including Australia, the US and Germany. I will show you around how beautiful Tohoku, northern part of Japan. Tohoku boasts beautiful nature, great food and interesting culture. I will make your ordinary trip to extraordinary. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
$165/ per group
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