Sendai Highlights Customizable Private Tour

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Visit Zuihoden Mausoleum and the Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle), with a photo stop at the iconic Date Masamune Equestrian Statue. This private tour is designed for a smooth, stress-free day with clear local context—so each landmark feels more meaningful without worrying about routes or timing.

Choose your afternoon style: Matsushima for classic coastal scenery and temple culture, Akiu Onsen for a shrine visit and relaxing hot-spring town atmosphere, or Sports & Culture for baseball and figure-skating heritage. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, couples, and culture lovers who prefer a flexible pace.

This tour is customizable upon request. Please note: if you choose Option A (Sports & Culture), the ballpark tour may be scheduled in the morning depending on availability, and visits to Zuihoden, Sendai Castle Ruins, and the Date Masamune Statue may take place in the afternoon.

What's Included

Private Vehicle
Public Transportation fee
Admission Fee
Hotel Pickup
National Licensed English Speaking Guide. Please let us know if you prefer any other languages.
Lunch
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

◆ Address of Port of Sendai
4, Minato, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi JAPAN

The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby or the arrival gate of the cruise or airport with your name sign.
Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

OR
Meeting point
Sendai Station

The guide will be waiting for you with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Step into a quiet cedar-covered hill and visit Zuihoden, the ornate mausoleum of Date Masamune. Learn the basics of Sendai’s founding story while enjoying the calm atmosphere and beautiful craftsmanship.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sendaijo Ato

    Head up to the Aoba Castle ruins for one of Sendai’s best viewpoints. Explore the grounds while hearing the historical background of the Date clan and how the city grew around the former castle area. Stop for photos at Sendai’s iconic Date Masamune statue. Your guide will share quick context and help you capture the classic “Sendai” shot with the cityscape in the background.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sendai Asaichi

    Take a short walk through Sendai Asaichi, a lively local market just a few minutes from Sendai Station. Browse fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and ready-to-eat local bites—an easy way to experience “Sendai’s kitchen” in a compact, energetic setting. Time here can be adjusted depending on your pace and what looks good on the day.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is a location included in Option A “Sports & Culture”. Visit Goshikinuma Pond, known locally for its connection to the early history of figure skating in Japan. It’s a short, peaceful stop that adds a unique cultural angle to your Sendai day. NOTICE: Since this is a private and personalizable tour, the spots you visit may differ from these listed and best spots will be advised by licensed guide based on your interests and preferecfes.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is a location included in Option A “Sports & Culture”. Experience Sendai’s baseball culture with a stadium tour at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi. Depending on the operating schedule, you may access behind-the-scenes areas and learn how this ballpark became a local symbol. Tour availability depends on the venue’s calendar. NOTICE: Since this is a private and personalizable tour, the spots you visit may differ from these listed and best spots will be advised by licensed guide based on your interests and preferecfes.

    Admission ticket free
  • Matsushima-machi (Pass by)

    This is a location included in Option B “Matsushima Sightseeing”. Travel to Matsushima, famous for its scenic bay dotted with small pine-covered islands. Enjoy a relaxed walk with plenty of photo opportunities and time to take in the coastal atmosphere. NOTICE: Since this is a private and personalizable tour, the spots you visit may differ from these listed and best spots will be advised by licensed guide based on your interests and preferecfes.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is a location included in Option B “Matsushima Sightseeing”. Visit Zuiganji, one of the region’s most important Zen temples. Explore the grounds and hear the stories that link Matsushima’s spiritual heritage with the area’s history and sea culture. NOTICE: Since this is a private and personalizable tour, the spots you visit may differ from these listed and best spots will be advised by licensed guide based on your interests and preferecfes.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is a location included in Option C “Akiu Relaxing”. Begin the afternoon with a quiet visit to Akiu Shrine. It’s a peaceful setting surrounded by nature—an ideal place to reset your mood before the onsen area. NOTICE: Since this is a private and personalizable tour, the spots you visit may differ from these listed and best spots will be advised by licensed guide based on your interests and preferecfes.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is a location included in Option C “Akiu Relaxing”. Continue to Akiu Onsen, a well-loved hot spring area near Sendai. Stroll the onsen town, try a footbath, and—if you wish—enjoy a day-use hot spring bath to finish the day feeling refreshed. NOTICE: Since this is a private and personalizable tour, the spots you visit may differ from these listed and best spots will be advised by licensed guide based on your interests and preferecfes.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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