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Shiroishi castle and Fox village
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Joined 2023
It is a fun trip for adults and families. After visiting Shiroishi castle which is famous for cherry blossom and offers a stunning view of Shiroishi city from the top floor , visit fox village. At fox village, you can observe many different foxes roaming around. With additional fee, you can hold foxes and take some pictures. They are so cute with fluffy fair in winter and in spring, you many meet baby foxes.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Sendai station
- in front of stained glasses at 2nd floor of Sendai station
Taking a train to Shiroishi station
Train leaves at 10:00am and arriving at 10:47
770yen PP
Visiting Shiroishi castle
It will be about 15 mins walk from the station. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Shiroishi city from the top of this castle. This castle is famous for beautiful cherry blossoms in spring.
admission fee : 400 yen PP
Lunch
Shiroishi is famous for white thin noodles called Uumen. They are very light and easy on a stomach.
Taking a bus to fox village
Bus leaves at 13:39
1000yen PP
Visiting fox village
You can enjoy many different foxes in wide open areas. With additional fee, you can hold foxes and taking pictures with them.
admission: 1500yen PP
Leaving fox village to Shiroishi Zao station
Bus leaves at 15:00pm
Taking a Shinkansen back to Sendai station
1650 yen PP
Ending Point
Sendai station arriving at 16:05
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
Total cost exclude lunch are about 6500yen PP.
Transportation to and back between Sendai and Shiroishi
Transportation to and back for fox village
Admission fee
lunch
* guest will pay for guide's transportation and lunch
Tour Important Information
This tour is not recommended for those with allergies to animals.
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. Please call me Kimi. I am a local guide of Sendai, Miyagi in northern part of Japan,Tohoku. I have spent many years living overseas including the US, Germany and Australia which helped me understand different cultures and expectations of international travelers. Because of this experience, I feel comfortable communicating with any guests from various countries. I especially enjoy introducing Japanese history, traditions and local cultures, especially Tohoku, northern part of Japan.Tohoku offers beautiful scenery, interesting culture and great food. I am very easygoing and friendly and will make you feel comfortable during your stay in Japan. Looking forward to seeing you.
Reviews
Gabriel B.
“History of Masamune Date and Great Experiences”
Akemi was fantastic and the tour is perfect for those who want to learn the history of Sendai while getting in on the shopping and food of the area while still having some time in the morning to do things. She showed me a number of restaurants to fill my trip and also showed me some local specialties which made the experience the best deal in town. Thank You, Akemi!
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Akemi U.
Thank you so much for taking your time to write this wonderful review. I really enjoyed a company with you. Please come back again and I will show you around how beautiful Tohoku is.
Gabriel B.
“A Fantastic Guide for a Local Experience ”
Akemi was a wonderful guide. She was always making sure the experience was tailored to suit my preferences for history and local experiences and was very knowledgeable about the Miyagi prefecture's specialties and local history and beyond. There were many times she would assist me in locating things beyond the tour to make my experience of the Tohoku region as easy and filled with experiences as possible. I look forward to coming back, and I strongly encourage others to book her tours! Thank You Akemi!
Akemi U.
Thank you so much for joining me. Please let me know if you are coming back to Tohoku. I can take you not just in Miyagi and all Tohoku area. The tour can be customized based on your request. Take care and enjoy the rest of stay.
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.
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!
$249/ per group
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