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- Sendai & Matsushima Half Day with a Licensed GuideA licensed guide for four hours: two or three sights you choose in Sendai or Matsushima. Trains and entries are paid on the day.
- Yamadera Private Guided Tour from SendaiA private guide on the train to Yamadera and up the 1,015 steps. The cheapest guided tour in Sendai; train and entry extra.
- Matsushima Bay Day Tour with CruiseMatsushima by train with every entry and the 50-minute cruise paid: Zuiganji, Entsu-in, Godaido and Kanrantei. Lunch extra.
- Matsushima Private Tour by TrainA whole private day around Matsushima Bay by train with Mai, a guide guests rebook. Guide fee only; entries and train extra.
- Sendai & Matsushima Full Day with a Licensed GuideSix hours with a licensed guide and three or four sights you pick, in Sendai, Matsushima or both. Fares and entries extra.
- Sendai Daikannon and Yamadera Day TourThe 100 m Sendai Daikannon and the Yamadera climb in one day by public transport. Entries paid, six guests at most.
- Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen Full DayBoth Yamagata icons in one 12-hour guided day: Yamadera's 1,015 steps, then Ginzan Onsen. Eight guests, fares and entries paid.
- Ginzan Onsen Bus Tour with Fruit PickingThe budget way to Ginzan Onsen: coach from Sendai, lunch, fruit picking and the shuttle fee. Winter 2026-27 dates.
- Nikka Miyagikyo Distillery Tour by TaxiPrivate taxi and an English guide to Nikka's Miyagikyo distillery, with Osaki Hachiman shrine. Ages 20+, non-refundable.
- Zao Snow Monsters Snowcat Night TourA winter afternoon from Sendai ending with a snowcat ride to the lit-up Zao snow monsters. Snacks included; non-refundable.
- Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar TourA private evening of izakaya and bars in Sendai's yokocho lanes with host Ali. Food and drinks paid as you go; ages 20+.
Guides
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- Day trips from SendaiHow far each place really is, and what it costs by train or tour.
- Matsushima from SendaiTrain or tour, which cruise, and what Zuiganji costs now.
- Yamadera from SendaiThe Senzan line, the 1,015 steps and whether you need a guide.
- Zao Fox VillageGetting there, the rules, and the welfare record to weigh first.
- Zao snow monsters and Ginzan OnsenSnow monster season, Ginzan's winter rules, and tours vs DIY.
- Nikka Miyagikyo distilleryBooking the free tour, getting to Sakunami, and the taxi option.
Blog
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- Zao Echo Line winter closure 2026The closing date, the night closures, and what still works in winter.
- Zao snow monsters 2026-27All 31 light-up nights, the new night fare, snowcats and the best weeks.
- Ginzan Onsen winter 2026-27The final winter rules: dates, shuttle prices, booking and tours.
- Sendai price changes 2026New JR fares, Zuiganji, the Loople bus and the departure tax.
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- Is there a tour to Zao Fox Village from Sendai?
- When can you see the Zao snow monsters?
- Can I visit the Nikka Miyagikyo distillery without a tour?
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