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Go Local! 2 Days Rural Stay in Miyagi Pref. from Tokyo

Open-air bath in Mt. Kurikoma

Mt. Kurikoma autumn leaves

Swans in the lake Izunuma

Sunrise of the lake Izunuma

Host family of a Minsyuku, the vacation rental

Go Local! 2 Days Rural Stay in Miyagi Pref. from Tokyo

Unique Experience

Joined 2023

Ken T.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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Tokyo

English, Japanese (Native)

2 days

Private tour (only you and Ken T.)

Up to 4 people

Tired with crowded major sightseeing spots? This tour gives you a unique experience in a typical Japan's rural town in Miyagi Pref. which is about 450km north of Tokyo. You can meet local people and experience real Japan’s rural life there. Staying in a local home and joining various activities, communication with local people makes your travel very special.

Itinerary

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

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel lobby in the Tokyo 23 wards

08:30 AM

Day 1 Tokyo to Miyagi

8:30 Meet at your hotel

I will take you to an exciting trip to Miyagi from Tokyo Station by Shinkansen Bullet Train.

You will enjoy 300km/hr speed and changing sceneries from the urban city to rural rice paddy fields with beautiful mountains in the background.

11:30 Arrive at the Kurikoma Kogen Station in Miyagi

First thing first, let's go to a local restaurant for lunch.

12:30 Check in the local house accommodation run by an old local couple

13:30 Start activity

You'll have choice of activities such as

- Going bike riding around the lake,

- Chopping firewood with the house owner

- Strawberry picking (Jan-May), etc.

There is a big lake near the house called Izu-numa. The lake is designated as a wetland under the Ramsar Convention. Swans and geese flown from Siberia stay here in winter. Lotus flowers flourish all over the lake in summer.

Please let me know your preference at least a week in advance of the tour. I will arrange the activity.

In the evening, you can experience local food cooking with the house owner. After dinner, you can talk with them in a comfortable living room with a fireplace.

08:30 AM

Day 2 Miyagi to Tokyo

8:30 Breakfast prepared by the landlady

You'll have choice of activities such as;

- Morning Lotus Flower Boat Ride (before breakfast in summer)

- Morning Lake Bird Watching (before breakfast in winter)

- Harvesting/Seeding Experience of Agricultural Produces such as tomato, cabbage, lavender, watermelon, etc. depending on season

- Private hot spring tour to a mountain cottage and refresh yourself in an open-air bath (about one-hour ride by taxi)

Again, please let me know your preference at least two weeks in advance of the tour.

16:00 Take the Shinkansen from Miyagi to Tokyo

18:30 Arrive at Tokyo Station

Around 19:00 Arrive at your hotel with me

Ending Point

At the hotel in the Tokyo 23 wards

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

Hotel pick-up

Travel movie (Edited into about 5 minutes for your memory)

What‘s not included

Transportation fee from Tokyo to Miyagi (you and the guide, about 25,000 yen per person for round trip)

Taxi fee in Miyagi (depends on distance but about 3,000 yen per ride on average or 7,000 yen per hour)

Lodging charge including dinner and breakfast (5,000 yen per person per night)

Any meals enroute (you and the guide)

Any admission fees (you and the guide)

Tour Important Information

- It gets cold in winter (around Nov-March period) outside and may snow in Miyagi so please wear warm.

- The availability of activities depends on weather and time. I will try to meet your request but I might have to provide alternatives.

- Basically, we use taxi for transportation in Miyagi which you are asked to cover the cost.

- You need to bring your nightwear with you.

- Reservation has to be made 2 weeks in advance or earlier than tour date to coordinate the activities.

Important message from the supplier

See my calendar for availability

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

Ken T.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Ken T.

Hi, I'm Ken, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan.

I’ve been living in Yokohama, west of Tokyo, for more than 20 years.

Since 2018 I have been enjoying guiding guests from all over the globe to various attractive places in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura and so on.

I can also bring you unique experiences such as sake tasting, car factory, beer brewery, fish markets as well as rural town visit in Tohoku (Northeast district in mainland Japan), where I was born, and you can meet local Japanese people in person.

Please think I’m your friend in Japan. Tell me where you want to go, see, or experience. I will customize the itinerary to suit to your interests.

My hobby is walking and jogging. I made 42K runs 9 times so far, but I take it easy recently:-)

Having worked globally in food industry for 35 years, I love exploring Oishii (delicious) foods.

I’ll try my best to make your visit a memorable one.

I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!

Reviews

Mira R.

5 / 5

Mar 2, 2026

Hakone private tour for Mira and Alec

Mar 2, 2026

Hakone

6 hours

Customized

“Loved seeing Hakone with Ken-san”

My boyfriend and I toured Hakone and the surrounding area with Ken-san. We had a great day! We took the rope-way and cable car to have black eggs at the top of the volcano (for good luck) and then did the Lake Ashi boat ride (and on a clear day you can see Mt Fuji). We had a great local lunch, shopped a bit and walked in the town and a nearby forest. We also did a sake tasting at a local grocery store that offered a quick, fun way to learn more about sake. Ken-san is very knowledgeable, friendly, upbeat, easy to talk with and funny. He clearly loves what he does and likes to share the history and culture of the region and Japan. He was also flexible and listened to what we wanted to do and planned the day accordingly. We would definitely use Ken-san again and highly recommend him.

Ken T.

Mira-san, thank you so much for your review! I am pleased to know you enjoyed Hakone although Mt. Fuji was not seen. Yes, as you found, Hakone has many other attractive places and things to do. I was also happy to have a wonderful time with you and your boyfriend. I'd love to host you if you have another chance to come in the future.

Yuki H.

5 / 5

Jul 20, 2025

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

Jul 20, 2025

Mount Fuji

6 hours

“Great guide, Ken!”

Also, wanted to let you know that the tour guides have been great. Especially Ken, Yuko, and Keiko. Keiko was so the perfect combination of knowledgeable and fun! Perfect for our group. Ken was also very interactive and knowledgeable. He was also great worth the teenagers. Yuki in Tokyo was a treat as well.

Ken T.

Thank you for your wonderful remarks. As a team, we always try to provide the best experience to our guests. Unlike big cities, Shimizu is a port that is accessible to scenic beauties like Mt. Fuji area, where you can stretch yourself in nature. There are more to see. I hope you have another chance to come in future. Ken Takahashi

Darleen R.

5 / 5

Jun 9, 2024

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

Jun 9, 2024

Yokohama

4 hours

“A wonderful guide in Yokohama ”

Ken showed us all of the highlights of Yokohama He is knowledgeable, friendly, speaks good English and His tour was a highlight.

Ken T.

Thank you very much for writing encouraging feedback to the tour. It was my pleasure to introduce the essence of the city to you and your lovely friends. As you found, Yokohama is a showcase of Japan's modern history from the end of the Edo period to today. The Chinatown doggy and I are looking forward to seeing you again!