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a shinto torii gate in a natural mountain. it has older history than Yamadera.
Yamagata Private Tour - explore more in yamadera, there is a hiking course in the mountain in Yamadera.I can extend the tour if you request it!
explore more in yamadera, there is a hiking course in the mountain in Yamadera.I can extend the tour if you request it!
Yamagata Private Tour - stunning view of Yamadera! every season yamadera is beautiful.
stunning view of Yamadera! every season yamadera is beautiful.
Yamagata Private Tour - Yamadera is a small city surrounded by beautiful nature.
Yamadera is a small city surrounded by beautiful nature.
Yamagata Private Tour - you have to climb up stairs to the top of the mountain but you never get bored because there are lots of photogenic spots on the way.
you have to climb up stairs to the top of the mountain but you never get bored because there are lots of photogenic spots on the way.

Yamadera and hiking trip from Sendai (From April to November)

Day Trip
Yamagata Tour Guide - Mai H.

Joined 2018

Mai H.
5.00 / 5
(48 reviews)
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Yamagata
English, Japanese (Native)
7 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Mai H.)
Up to 4 people

Yamadera is a holy temple complex on the mountain known for its beautiful mountain view. But there are more places to see if you like hiking and hidden places.

I can take you to a special shrine in the mountain that many tourists don't know and a hiking course with beautiful views just for you!


and if you love hiking and nature, there is a more longer course starts from next station from Yamadera. If you want to do it, Please message me. I can arrange it for you.

Itinerary

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

08:50 AM

Meeting Point

Sendai station

08:50 AM

Sendai station

we take a train leaving Sendai at 9:04

10:00 AM

Yamadera station

10:10 AM

Yamadera

We climb 800 stairs to the temple on the top while enjoying the views and lots of photogenic spots on the way


11:30 AM

Lunch

There are many restaurants where you can enjoy local food.

01:00 PM

senjyuin

very sacred place which is older than Yamadera temle.

02:00 PM

Walk hiking course in yamadera

03:20 PM

Yamadera station

we will take a train at 15:28

04:30 PM

Sendai station

arriving at sendai at 16:33

Ending Point

Sendai station

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

your transportation fee (1720 for a round trip per person). lunch for you and your guide and your entrance fee to Yamadera(500 yen)

Tour Important Information

This tour is available from April to November, since the hiking course is closed during winter. but Yamadera is open all around year. so please check my yamadera tour if you come during winter.


this tour can start from Sendai station. If you want to start the tour from Yamadera station I will customize the tour so please let me know befor booking it since it will takes for one hour from Sendai to Yamadera.

so the tour can be shorter for two hours.


The hiking course is not suited on rainy or snowy day. if the weather is not good, I can suggest to stop other places like Rinnoji on the way back to Sendai or the tour can be canceled

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
Yamagata Tour Guide - Mai H.

Joined 2018

Mai H.
5.00 / 5
(48 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Mai H.

Hello. I'm Mai, a national licensed tour guide in Sendai.

I can guide in Tohoku region around Sendai.

Please check my tours and you can also ask me personalized tours if you want to go places like

-Shiogama, Hiraizumi, Okama, Nikka whiskey factory, Jogisan.

(I don’t cover Ginzan onsen, Zao snow monster and fox village, i recommend to hire a taxi to go those places)


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!!


Reviews

Perfect intro to Japan and Sendai

I’ve been wanting to visit Japan for many years and finally made it happen. It can be a little overwhelming despite a strong desire to learn the culture. I decided to get a guide and found Mai. She’s from Sendai and helped expedite my learning and understanding of the culture and city so well. We started out on a cultural tour but as the day went on I wanted to see more izakayas and learn about the food. She’s very well-connected in the city. Mai was able to pivot on what I wanted so well. She understands and speaks English very well - I speak no Japanese - and can clearly articulate the history and culture of the city in a simple way for a beginner. It truly was a great experience. I would do another tour with Mai in Sendai! Thank you so much, it was great to meet you and come visit Chicago!

Yamadera and More

Mai was a wonderful guide, Yamadera was about as beautiful as I could've imagined and Mai was a huge part of that experience. Her knowledge of the area as well as her experience with the hiking trails around Yamadera made the tour one-of-a kind in the best way possible. For those who are looking to get into nature the area, I would strongly recommend Mai for the best experience possible. Thank you, Mai!

Matsushima discovery with Mai

Mai is a very knowledgeable, competent and friendly guide who reacted with great flexibility to our program ideas. She was a pleasure to be with. Thanks for a wonderful tour, Barbara and Werner

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$238/ per group

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