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 tea 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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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Admission fee of Zuiganji(700yen PP), Entsuin(500yen PP) and Fukuura bridge (200yen PP)
Transportation from/to Sendai and Matsushima Kaigan station
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 am a local guide of Sendai, Miyagi and new to this site. However, I’ve been providing guide services more than 2 years. I spent over 25 years abroad, including Australia, the US and Germany and came back to Japan in 2020. I would love to share 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.
Reviews
Michael J.
“The most fun I've had in japan”
I was taken to a few isakaya bars by Akemi and I had so much fun. She actually was a lot of fun and planned out everything as requested. Akemi was nice to talk to and was entertaining from talking about her past travels to just comparing life experiences. I would recommend Akemi as a guide to make the most of your time while traveling. Seeing japan with the guide actually got me to see new experiences I may not have been able to see
Akemi U.
Thank you so much for the nice review. I am glad that you enjoyed my tour. Please come to visit Sendai again since Sendai offers great food and culture.
Michele M.
“Unforgettable Matsushima Tour”
We had a fantastic day trip to Matsushima from Tokyo with Akemi. She took us to places unlike anything we’d seen before and tailored the tour to fit the time we had there. Having lived in the United States, she speaks fluent English, which made communication seamless. Her laid-back personality made the experience relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. My sixteen-year-old even enjoyed talking with Akemi, which is an accomplishment in itself. Matsushima is well worth the trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Japan. We did several private day tours during our stay, and our tour with Akemi was by far our favorite. If we had more time in Japan, we would have loved to book another tour with her to explore the sights of Sendai as well. Thank you, Akemi!
Akemi U.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I had a great time with you and I am glad that you enjoyed my tour. Come back to northern part of Japan again and there are more beautiful places I would love to take you. Once again, thank you and hope to see you again.
Thomas M.
“Great tour of some of the highlights in Sendai”
Akemi was very knowledgeable about the history of Sendai Castle and Zuihoden--I learned a lot about the city's past and about Date Masamune and some of his successors. I also got a lot of great tips on places to go in town, places to eat, local specialties, and so on. Also, Akemi was great company and fun to chat with--highly recommended!
Akemi U.
Thank you so much for the nice review. I had fun with you and am glad that you enjoyed the tour. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan and have a safe trip. Once again, thank you for joining me.
$98/ per group
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