Let’s enjoy the beauty of Matsushima, see historical places, enjoy local food!!!!
Matsushima is known for one of japan’s three best scenic places!
but also Matsushima has been a place of worship, holy and spiritual place. Many temples there has hundreds of years history.
so if you are with a knowledgeable guide and know Matsushima deeply, You can find more attractiveness of this place!!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Sendai station, Matsushima kaigan station
- meet at 9:15 at sendai station. take a train leaving at 9:29
Entsuin temple
Zuiganji temple
Godaido
Matsushima bay cruise
Local food experience
Oshima island or Fukuura island
Ending Point
Sendai station, Matsushima kaigan station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
your entrance fee. your transportation fee(840 yen for a round trip to matsushima from Sendai. You can use JR pass or Suica). Lunch for you and your guide.
-Train ticket from Sendai to Matsusima 820 yen (you can use JR pass)
-Matsushima bay cruise (only cruise 1350yen / cruise + local food experience 1500 yen /
cruise + local food and green tea at tea house 2000 yen)
-Entrance fee of Zuiganji temple 700 yen
-Entrance fee of Entsuin 500 yen
I can usually start the tour from Sendai station or Matsushima Kaigan station but its ok to start the tour from Matsushima if you stay at matsushima
Hello. I'm Mai, a national licensed tour guide in Sendai.
I can guide in Tohoku region around Sendai.
Please check my tours and ask me if you want to go places like
-Matsushima, Shiogama, Hiraizumi, Yamadera, Okama zao, Nikka whiskey factory, Jogisan
I think of myself as friendly, open minded and considerate.
I love talking so I’m happy to discuss any topics about japan or this region.
I want to help travelers discover attractiveness of this region and make their trip memorable!
I love traveling so I have visited many countries and I lived in India.
learning ideas and cultures of people from various countries have helped me to understand Japan deeply.
And I'm happy to share my knowledge and personal experiences with my guest.
I look forward to meeting you and hope we have enjoyable time together!!
“A Wonderful and Unforgettable Tour with Mai!”
Mai is such a kind and knowledgeable guide, making the walking tour in Sendai; also Yamadera trip and Matsushima trip truly special! Her warm personality and insightful stories brought every place to life. Climbing Yamadera felt like a peaceful adventure, and the breathtaking beauty of Matsushima was unforgettable. Mai’s storytelling and local insights added so much depth to the journey! Also, Mai kindly helped us with careful planning due to the weather conditions, advised amazing local cuisine (truly hidden gems) and we enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend for an exceptional and unique experience!
“Matsushima Private Tour”
Mai is a great tour guide who is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. She considered our preferences and customised the tour to our liking. She takes great interest in explaining different aspects of the tour and kept us engaged through her various tours. We had a great time with her and recommend her! (:
Shane R.
Yamadera and hiking trip from Sendai (From April to November)
““Sendai Mai” is a National Treasure !!!”
I had such an AMAZING time on Mai’s Yamadera tour. She’s incredibly fun, friendly, vibrant and her passion, enthusiasm and expertise for all the fascinating aspects of Japanese history, culture and traditions is sooo marvelous to experience. Her unparalleled knowledge of Yamadera, hidden wonders only locals know about, train schedules, souvenir shops and the best local restaurants that best suit your preferences is truly extraordinary. Simply put Mai totally Rocks. Your trip with her will make you feel like you’re having a fabulous adventure with a dear friend, creating magical memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime :)
$150/ per group