This could be customized for shorter hours. Please contact me if you are interested.
After enjoyed strolling around the shipping arcade of Sendai, I will take you to back-alley for Izakaya experience. It will be a fun experience to connect with locals and try some local foods.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In front of stained glass at Sendai station 2nd floor
Sendai shopping arcade
We will stroll around Sendai shopping arcade and I will take you to the stores whatever your interest may be.
Iroha back-alley
You can enjoy local food at some Izakaya restaurants and mingle with local people. This is only possible with local guide.
Tour end
Ending Point
Iroha alley
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
food and drinks at restaurants or bars for your group and a guide
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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.
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.
$83/ per group