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Matsushima Private Guided Tour
Product code 336678P2
From
From JPY 16,430
Dates
Available from Jul 31, 2023
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 18-99
Options
Matsushima Private Guided Tour
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Duration
6 hours to 7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 16,430
Matsushima Private Guided Tour
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Duration
6 hours to 7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
I'm Mai, a national licensed tour guide who grew up this region. Let’s enjoy the beauty of Matsushima, see historical places, enjoy local food with a knowledgeable guide!!!! Matsushima is one of Japan's three best scenic places! The bay is famous for about 260 small island covered with pine trees. Matsushima also has been a place of worship, holy and spiritual place. Many temples there has hundreds of years history. You can discover Matsushima more and get recommendation from your guide. the bay around this area is know for having the best seafood in Japan. and Matsushima has many street food. so you can enjoy local food in this tour! this tour stars from sendai and we take a local train to Matsushima (if you stay in Matsushima, we can start the tour Matsushima). Matsushima is a small city so we visit all attractions on foot. in the end we take a local train and go back to Sendai. this tour is private so i can arrange it according to your preferences,
Overview
I'm Mai, a national licensed tour guide who grew up this region. Let’s enjoy the beauty of Matsushima, see historical places, enjoy local food with a knowledgeable guide!!!! Matsushima is one of Japan's three best scenic places! The bay is famous for about 260 small island covered with pine trees. Matsushima also has been a place of worship, holy and spiritual place. Many temples there has hundreds of years history. You can discover Matsushima more and get recommendation from your guide. the bay around this area is know for having the best seafood in Japan. and Matsushima has many street food. so you can enjoy local food in this tour! this tour stars from sendai and we take a local train to Matsushima (if you stay in Matsushima, we can start the tour Matsushima). Matsushima is a small city so we visit all attractions on foot. in the end we take a local train and go back to Sendai. this tour is private so i can arrange it according to your preferences,
What's Included
Included
guide fee
Not included
your food and drink. Guide’s lunch.
transportation fee for you(local train for a round trip 840yen. you can use JR pass)
your entrance fee (Zuihoden 700yen, Entsuin 500yen, Fukuura island 200yen)
your Bay cruise fee(1500 yen. if I book it in advance it can be 1350yen)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
In front of staind glass on the second floor of Sendai station. then we take a local train to Matsushima.
End point
In front of staind glass on the second floor of Sendai station. then we take a local train to Matsushima.
Itinerary
Stop 1
40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
take a train to Matsushima. it costs 420yen. if you have JR pass you can use it.
Stop 2
40 minutes
Stop 2
visit a small island with lots of caves Buddhist monks made. it's said the history of Matsishima started from this island. while walk around this island you can find many ruins.
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
visit a temple with a beautiful Japanese garden. the garden has zen sand garden and the oldest rose garden in Japan. and there are some caves for memorial services. entrance fee 500 yen.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
vist a beautiful temple which is made 400 years ago. the feudal load who made this temple collected 150 best crafts man at that time to make this temple. entrance fee 700yen
Stop 5
15 minutes
Stop 5
it's a small island which 400 years old temple on it.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
take a lunch at a local restaurant. I can chose a restaurant according to your preference.
Stop 7
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 7
take a sightseeing cruise and see the Bay which has 260 islands. fee 1500 yen(if I book in advance, it will be 1350yen)
Stop 8
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 8
visit island called natural botanical garden by 260 meter bridge. while walking around this island you can find some places where you can see a beautiful view of the bay. entrance fee 200 yen
Stop 9
40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 9
Take a train to Sendai. train ticket 420yen. if you have JR pass, you can use it.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
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