Sendai Private Shore Excursion Shiogama and Matsushima

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Begin your private shore excursion with pickup from Sendai-Shiogama Port. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with others, allowing you to enjoy each destination at your own pace.

Begin at Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market, where you can explore a lively market filled with fresh seafood. Continue to Shiogama Shrine, a historic shrine highly revered by the Date clan during the Edo period.

Then travel to Matsushima, famous for its scenic bay dotted with pine-covered islands. Enjoy free time to stroll along the waterfront, visit temples and historic sites, browse local shops, or enjoy local food before returning to the port.

The driver speaks Japanese, with communication assisted by a translation app. Before the tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook and audio guide. Pre-tour customer support is available in English.

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Full refund if your cruise ship is unable to dock
English-speaking guide

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick-up: Sendai-Shiogama Port (Sendai Port Area)
Drop-off: Sendai-Shiogama Port (Sendai Port Area)
Your driver will be waiting at the cruise port exit holding a name board with your name on it.

Even if the pickup location shown on your booking differs from your actual terminal or arrival gate, the driver will meet you at your actual arrival location. Please check the pre-arrival instructions in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore one of the region’s major seafood markets, where a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood from Miyagi and the Sanriku coast is sold. Walk through the market, discover local seafood culture, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase fresh seafood or local specialties.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Shiogama Shrine

    Visit one of the Tohoku region’s historic shrines, long revered as a guardian of the region and closely associated with maritime traditions. The Date clan of the Sendai Domain also held the shrine in high regard, and many of its present shrine buildings date from the early 18th century.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Matsushima Bay

    Enjoy free time in Matsushima, famous for its picturesque bay and pine-covered islands. Explore the waterfront and surrounding historic area at your own pace. Depending on your interests, you can visit sites such as Godaido Temple and Zuiganji Temple, browse local shops, or enjoy local food.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by M-Ride

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car 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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