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The best of Sendai -Sendai City walking and Back-Alley Izakaya experience

overlooking Sendai city

interesting back-alley

cheers at local pub

having a fun with a guest

tasting sake

beautiful Jyozenji street

The best of Sendai -Sendai City walking and Back-Alley Izakaya experience

Food & Drink

Joined 2023

Akemi U.

5.00 / 5

(8 reviews)

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Miyagi

English

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Akemi U.)

Up to 3 people

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.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

04:30 PM

Meeting Point

In front of stained glass at Sendai station 2nd floor

04:30 PM

Sendai shopping arcade

We will stroll around Sendai shopping arcade and I will take you to the stores whatever your interest may be.

06:00 PM

Iroha back-alley

You can enjoy local food at some Izakaya restaurants and mingle with local people. This is only possible with local guide.

08:30 PM

Tour end

Ending Point

Iroha alley

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

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

food and drinks at restaurants or bars for your group and a guide

Tour Important Information

Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

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

Akemi U.

5.00 / 5

(8 reviews)

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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.

5 / 5

Nov 25, 2025

Matushima tour

Nov 25, 2025

Miyagi

7 hours

Customized

“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!

Kimberly K.

5 / 5

Nov 25, 2025

Risshakuji (Yamadera) tour from Sendai

Nov 25, 2025

Miyagi

6 hours

Customized

“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.

5 / 5

Nov 2, 2025

Yamadera tour

Nov 2, 2025

Miyagi

6 hours

Customized

“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.