The 10 Best Tours in Miyagi-gun, Tohoku

This is a rare chance to experience a green tea tasting, a local sake tasting, a tea ceremony at an important historical teahouse and many other activities with your guide who will explain to you about the long history of Matsushima as a sightseeing spot due to its beautiful landscape. Matsushima is also known as a historically important location for being the base of the shogunate during the Sengoku (Warring States) period. This tour includes both one-way bullet train and local train tickets. Enjoy the relaxing train ride as well as beautiful rural landscape in Japan!

Inclusions: Local guide (after arrival in Matsushima), Tea ceremony experience, Green tea tasting, Local original sake-based cocktail tasting (minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years)

Exclusions: Return ticket to Tokyo, Food and beverage, unless specified, Gratuities

Book this amazing 6.5-hour tour to explore the local town of Matsushima and Shiogama! Visit the historical Kanrantei Tea House or Senshin-an. Experience a tea ceremony and green tea tasting in the most authentic way! Matsushima is also known as a historically important location for being the base of the shogunate during the Sengoku (Warring States) period. Visit the symbol of Matsushima - Zuiganji Temple, built by the local warrior Masamune Date, also known as the "one-eyed dragon". Learn the fascinating history of Matsushima from your knowledgeable guide while enjoying its beautiful landscape as well as local lifestyle.

Inclusions: Local guide, Access to private tea house room at Kanrantei Tea House, Tea ceremony experience, Green tea tasting, Local original sake-based cocktail tasting (minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food, Gratuities

Matsushima has had a long history as a sightseeing spot because of its beautiful landscape. It is also known as a historically important location for being a base of the shogunate during the Sengoku (Warring States) period. You will see and learn the history and the local culture by visiting historical sites and experiencing local activities.

Inclusions: Local guide, Bicycle rental, Access to private tea house room at Kanrantei Tea House, Green tea tasting

Exclusions: Transportation fee to/from meeting point, Food and beverage, unless specified, Gratuities

Discover Matsushima by bicycle and by boat on this 6-hour tour, which includes a one-way bullet train ticket from Tokyo. 6-hour cycling tour in Matsushima including one-way train ticket from Tokyo. In a small group of no more than 15, experience a traditional tea ceremony at Kanrantei Tea House; see such ancient sites as Zuiganji Temple and Godaido Temple, then get out onto the bay on a sightseeing cruise.

Inclusions: Local guide, Bicycle rental, Access to private tea house room at Kanrantei Tea House, Green tea tasting

Exclusions: Return ticket to Tokyo, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and beverage, unless specified, Gratuities

【OUTLINE】 Go on a cruise around Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, and look at the island related to Matsuo Basho (a Japanese haiku poet) and Date Masamune (a legendary warrior) up close. Before or after the cruise, you can broil a Sendai's specialty, Sasa Kamaboko, by yourself and taste it.Also you can enjoy grilled oysters, a specialty of Matsushima. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan The only sightseeing course to look at the islands up close in the bay that are related to a famous haiku poet, Matsuo Basho, and Date Masamune, the first lord of Sendai Domain Broil and eat piping hot Sasa Kamaboko, a specialty of Sendai Enjoy oysters fresh from Matsushima Choose 1 from 3 sightseeing courses 【A】Masamune Course：Matsushima→Matsushima, 【B】Basho Course：Matsushima→Shiogama, 【C】 Basho Course：Shiogama→Matsushima

Inclusions: Boarding ticket, Sasa Kamaboko (1 piece), Grilled oysters (2 pieces)

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attraction

【OUTLINE】 Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, has a lot to see. The sea is dotted with uniquely-shaped islands, and there are historical buildings such as Entsu-in Temple and Zuigan-ji Temple (a national treasure.) The area is perfect for leisurely strolling around. You can stop by various shops and restaurants. Wear a kimono and take photos with the islands of scenic Matsushima in the background. They will be great on Instagram! Choose your favorite kimono from among many and enjoy sightseeing in Matsushima. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Reservation-only! Take your time and choose your favorite one from among 100 kimonos ・A wide variety of kimonos including Furisode (kimono with long, trailing sleeves), for men and children, and of larger sizes ・Summer in Matsushima is rather cool with the sea breeze.You can spend comfortably in kimono

Inclusions: Rental kimono, geta sandals, pouch, dressing fee, hair-setting, hair ornament

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【OUTLINE】 Dressed in gorgeous Japanese wedding costumes, you can have your memorable photos taken at a Japanese garden, a Buddhist temple, or a Shinto shrine. Rest assured as English-speaking photographer and staff will take care of you. You can have Japanese cultural experiences during the honeymoon, which will be in your memories for the rest of your life. Photo shooting is held at historical facilities where traditional Japanese costumes look nice, and also in the spots full of nature. As an optional extra, you can get high-quality video works taken with a drone and VR technology. Costumes are not limited to Japanese ones. You can wear a Western dress and get a different type of photos taken on the beach or on the ship. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Wearing elegant Japanese wedding costumes, you can have your photos taken at a Japanese garden, a temple or a shrine ・Rest assured as English-speaking photographer and staff will help you

Inclusions: Lunch, Rental costumes, dressing fee, hair-setting and make-up, professional photographer, photo data

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Matsushima, one of the three greatest views in Japan, consists of 260 islands is famous for its great view! There are three beautiful red bridges in Matsushima. Each is known as “the bridge of separation” “the bridge of marriage” and “the bridge of start of love”. You will definitely get lucky if you cross those bridges under the name of events which mark the stages of your life! A breathtaking view is waiting for you after crossing the bridge! The iconic view of Matsushima made from islands and ocean is amazingly beautiful. You will also get on a cruise boat which is a must for Matsushima sightseeing! You can take a look at the bridges and islands from the bay on the boat!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, The use of private van, Ferry ticket fee

Matsushima is one of the three greatest views in Japan so there are many tourists from all over the world. This tour focuses on the great view of Matsushima and cultural experiences! You will have four cultural experience on this tour: making a rosary at a traditional temple, making “Kokeshi”, a traditional wooden doll, cooking your own “Sasakama”, sort of a fish cake, and preparing your own Japanese green tea while enjoying the view. Each experience is unique to Matsushima and your otomo guide will support you so you don’t have to worry about language difference. You will also visit major tourist spots with a breathtaking view! Don’t forget to book your cultural experience tour!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, The use of private van, Train ticket fee

Matsushima is said to be one of the three greatest views in Japan with an astonishing view made from islands and ocean! This is a perfect tour for Matsushima beginners to make the most of the trip! You will first get on a cruise and take a close look at the cliff and island! Enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel the sea breeze! Gourmet is also included in this tour! You will have seafood which is fresh, tasty, and cheap! You can also cook fish cakes yourself. You will visit a shrine with a gorgeous Japanese garden after you get full and learn about the history of Matsushima! Try foot bathing and heal the fatigue of the tour at the final spot of the tour! Don’t forget to book your tour!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Ferry ticket fee