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Sendai Half Day Tour : Sendai Castle, Zuihoden and City Walking
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Joined 2023
After enjoyed panoramic view of Sendai City at Sendai Castle, I will take you to Zuihoden which is a mausoleum of Sendai's founder, Date Masamune. We will take a taxi back to the city center and you may taste some of the local specialities such as Zunda(sweetened crashed Edamame) and fish cake. You can have a taste of Sendai's history, culture and food all in one.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In front of the stained glass on the second floor of Sendai station
Loople Bus to Sendai Castle (260yen PP)
Taking a sightseeing bus to Sendai Castle
Sendai Castle ruin
You can enjoy panoramic view of Sendai city and learn about Sendai castle.
Taking a taxi to Zuihoden (about 2000yen)
Zuihoden (570yen PP)
Zuihoden is a mausoleum of Date Masamune who is a founder of Sendai. Zuihoden was once a national treasure and elaborately decorated with gold leaf and vivid colors. Must see!
Taxi to downtown Sendai (1500yen)
Walking around Sendai's shopping arcade and taste some local food
I will show you around Sendai's most popular shopping arcade. You may taste some local food such as Zunda(sweetened crashed edamame) or fish cake.
Ending Point
Sendai Station
Want to personalize this tour?
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
transportation and admission fees
Tour Important Information
This tour involves of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. There are 90 steps at Zuihoden mausoleum and this may not suitable for those with severe knee problems.
Starting time and ending time could be flexible. Please contact.
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
Kimberly K.
“Beautiful Matsushima a must see”
We highly recommend Akemi for a guided tour. Matsushima was the second tour we took with her, and she consistently goes above and beyond for her guests. Akemi is not only highly knowledgeable about the area, but she is also exceptionally helpful. She took the time to assist us with our Shinkansen tickets back to Tokyo and helped us plan our route onward to Yamanashi, which we greatly appreciated. The tour itself was excellent. We took a boat tour of the bay, where we learned about the local oyster and seaweed farms. We walked around the picturesque Matsushima, taking stunning photos, and had a wonderful lunch at a restaurant with beautiful views of the ocean and town, where we tasted the famous local oysters. After lunch, we toured two of the temples. Akemi suggested we stay for the temple’s night illumination, and we were glad we followed her advice. Before departing, she also provided us with clear directions for our return to Sendai. We highly recommend booking a tour with Akemi. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and kind.
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Akemi U.
Thank you so much for taking time to write a nice review. I also enjoyed a company with you guys. Thank you so much for joining me!
Kimberly K.
“Stunning fall view of Yamadera and Risshakuji temple ”
We had a wonderful experience with Akemi in Yamadera. We met Akemi at Sendai Station and took the train to Yamadera. During the journey, she shared historical context about the area and the town before we started our ascent of the 1,115+ stairs to Risshakuji. Akemi was patient and allowed us to take our time during the climb, providing history for the various shrines and temples along the way. While the climb looked daunting initially, the views were beautiful, and it turned out to be an enjoyable trek. Her knowledge of the area and its history was excellent. On the way back to the station, we stopped for some delicious soba. Akemi is the perfect tour guide and is incredibly knowledgeable about Sendai. We were so pleased with the experience that we booked a second tour with her.
Akemi U.
Aloha! Thank you so much for a nice review. I am glad that you enjoyed my tours and hope to see you again in the near future. Thank you so much for wonderful souvenirs from Hawaii.
Jeffrey T.
“Goes above & beyond”
Akemi guided us for two tours out of Sendai and was a great help arranging one of those to accommodate our schedule. She also helped us with options for getting ourselves to other activities around Sendai. She made everything smooth for us and the tours enjoyable. Her English is very good as well
Akemi U.
Thank you so much for the nice comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed my tour. I try my best to help all of my guests because I want them to enjoy and have great time in Japan.
$103/ per group
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