Top 10 Scenic Railroads in Tohoku, Japan

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

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Aomori city! Aomori is known for its abundant nature, apple production, and its summertime Nebuta festivals – considered the best of all the summer Tohoku festivals. Beneath the surface, Aomori has a surprising number of attractions to offer, encompassing history, culture, art, and cuisine – as well as a number of seasonal highlights that will surely keep visitors wanting to return. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hirosaki! Set in the shadow of the impressive Mt. Iwaki, the historic town of Hirosaki is said to be the cultural capital of the prefecture. Its semi-rural setting is complemented by beautiful parks and temples, while the various boutique fashion stores, one-room bars, and stylish cafes create an impression of hip culture. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

Book this 2-day tour in the Matsushima area and stay overnight at a local family's house, experience fishing with a local expert, and enjoy the freshest seafood BBQ. Matsushima is well known as one of Japan’s three most scenic destinations. Enjoy the mesmerizing coastal landscape of Matsushima with over 260 pine-covered islands while your local guide explains the fascinating local history especially about the famous shogunate, Masamune Date, the samurai ruler of the Sendai region who was known as ”Dokuganryu” (one-eyed hero) as he could only see with one eye. where you will enjoy the following unique and local experiences.

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Local guide, English translator during dinner and fishing experience, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, 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

Explore Ochijuku, the traditional and nostalgic town in Fukushima area. Also, you will have a time to visit Nikko on Day 2.

Inclusions: Breakfast, If you select "With assistant option", English-speaking assistant, Zen meditation on Day 2, Local transportation fee on Day 1 and Day 2, Hotel arrangement (Breakfast included), Hotel pick-up and drop-off, If you select "No assistant option", Information sheet, Breakfast

Exclusions: If you select "With assistant option", Lunch and dinner, If you select "No assistant option", English-speaking assistant, Local transportation fee on Day 1 and Day 2, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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

Shiogama is a port town that can be reached in 30 minutes by train from Sendai St. The historic port town is known as a paradise for Japanese foods. The first spot to visit is the fish market. You can buy fresh seafood, make Donburi, which is a Japanese bowl with rice, and of course, can eat it! What would you prefer to put on the rice bowl? Your tour guide will help you to negotiate with the store! After eating the seafood bowl, you will next visit a facility where you can learn about tuna and Shiogama Port. There are many long-established soy sauce and sake shops in Shiogama. Let's enjoy the traditional atmosphere at those stores and taste various soy sauces and sake!

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, Train ticket fee, Bus 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

Do you know there is a temple with a scenic spot like floating in the sky, just an hour from Sendai? This time our otomo guide introduces 'Yamadera,' the must-visit in this location. Visit a place high enough to reach the blue sky, and enjoy the lush green scenary below. Feel as though you were taking a walk in the air! We will show you secret spots not found in tour books. Your otomo guide will show you local gourmet and enjoyment of this tour. We will take you to a local shop to try 'Ita Soba,' a soba with rich fragrant. Let's take a walk in the sky with our otomo guide.

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