Yamadera is a holy temple complex on the mountain, easily accessible from Sendai.
Even if you have already seen many temples in Japan, this temple with beautiful mountain view will give you a special experience.
in this tour we climb yamadera only. if you like hiking more, I'm selling Yamadera and Hiking tour.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Sendai Station
- in front of the stained glass on the second floor of sendai station
Arriving Yamadera Station at 10:13 after train ride from Sendai Station.
See historical and sacred temples and shrines, and climb more than 1000 stares to the top of Yamadera to see the beautiful view.
There are many types of local food in Yamadera.
Take a train at 13:11 to Sendai.
Sendai Station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guiding fee
Your food and drink, guide's lunch
Your entrance fee to Yamadera (300 yen)
Transportation fee for you and guide (1720 yen for a round trip between Sendai and Yamadera per person)
This tour starts from Sendai station. if you are not staying in Sendai, it’s ok to start the tour from Yamadera station, but the duration of the tour will be shorter for two hours since it will take one hour from Sendai to Yamadera.
(If you start from Sendai as planned in tour description, please kindly pay guide's transportation fee between Sendai and Yamadera. Thank you in advance.)
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!!
““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 :)
““Sendai Mai” is a National Treasure, don’t miss out :)”
I had soooo much fun on Mai’s Sendai walking tour !!! Mai is fun, friendly, fantastic and really loves meeting new people and showing them the wonderful hidden treasures of her amazing city. Mai really does such a phenomenal job too ! It doesn’t feel like you’re hiring a tour guide, but more like you’re meeting a fabulous friend who takes you on a grand city adventure = HIGHLY RECOMMEND :)
“Trip was Beautiful and nice”
Mai recommended me to leave earlier as there weather would go bad later in the afternoon. She was right. And we departed earlier. Had an Excellent day in beautiful Yamadera. After visiting the complex we had a nice diner at a local restaurant. Excellent tip and food. Great company and knowledge of Mai H.
$114/ per group
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