【Miyagi ・ Ishinomaki】 Spring Cycling along the Kitakami (25km)
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings4~6
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Participating age16Age ~
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Duration4~5 hours
Ride past rice-fields, visit temples and taste local flavors-under the cherry blossoms!
Tour Highlights:
✔ Ride through the picturesque Japanese countryside in Spring
✔ Visit beautiful local temples and temple cafes!
✔ Enjoy a 'hanami' (flower viewing) picnic under the blossoms
✔ Includes Japanese style 'Obento' lunch and cafe dessert
Forget fighting other travelers in crowded parks to catch a glimpse of Japan's fabled cherry blossoms!
Jump on your bike and head out into the fresh air and open rice-fields of the countryside.
Follow your guide along cherry-blossom tree lined roads on the banks of northern Japan's longest river, the Kitakami River.Be welcomed by towering red Torii gates that lead to picturesque local temples, and call in to check out the grounds and take a break. Back on your bike, your next destination is one of several local favorite 'hanami' (flower viewing) locations where you'll enjoy a picnic just like the locals – with a delicious Japanese-style 'Obento' (lunch box) .To fuel your energy for the last leg of the journey, stop by a unique cafe inside a temple and catch your breath over some tea or coffee and a Japanese dessert!
Make your Spring in Japan experience an active one!
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About fees
Basic fee
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | The cancellation fee will be required in accordance with the policy below.Up to three days prior, no cancellation fee.Two days prior: 20% Day before: 30% On the day: 100% |
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Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 4 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 4~6 |
About duration |
4~5 hours
9: 30 ~ 14: 30
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Operating period | (Weekends & Holidays) April 11 ~ May 8 |
Assembly time | 09: 30 |
Booking deadline | until 11:59 3 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
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Dress code - Must bring items | It is not particularly necessary, but please participate in winter etc with warm clothing. |
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Time schedule
Meet at the stained-glass windows of Sendai Sta. 12:30 Visit'Date no Komichi' local produce and souvenir area of Sendai Station to sample some local Japanese sake!
Visit 'Sendai's Kitchen', Sendai Morning Market. This market is always buzzing with local shoppers and restaurant owners searching for the freshest local produce from the many fish-mongers, vegetable and fruit stands and specialty stores.
Taiyaki store (fish shaped sweet pancake) You can enjoy Taiyaki across Japan, but Sendai's'Taikichi' store is famous for its unique filling flavours, including some Sendai-limited flavours like'Zunda-mochi' or even beef-tongue curry!
Visit ‘Mitaki Fudoson’, a temple hidden within the busy shopping arcade. Hear the story of ‘Sendai Shiro’ and make a prayer for good fortune!
Drop-in to Abehei Kamaboko Here you can try grilling your own Sasa-kama to enjoy it at its best – straight off the grill!
Sendai's oldest department store, Fujisaki After feasting your eyes on all of the tasty goods in the'Depa-chika' basement, discover another mysterious shrine in an unexpected location…
Take a walk around Sendai Backstreet Soak-up the retro vibes of the various hole-in-the-wall bars, restaurants and shops and take some notes for your dinner later!
And it ’s off to follow the footsteps of Date Masamune himself by jumping aboard Sendai ’s ‘Loople’ sight-seeing bus.
At the beautiful'Zuihoden', mausoleum of Date Masamune and several generations of the Date family. Enjoy the scenic location and decorative architecture. (Leave on the 14:55 bus)
Ruins of Aoba Castle Enjoy panaromic views over Sendai City.Indulge in Date's favorite snack – Zunda (sweet Edamame bean paste) – in either a unique shake or on top of mochi rice-cake! (Leave on 15:42 bus)
Osaki Hachimangu Walk through the shrine grounds to the main hall, a designated national treasure, to enjoy the intricate Momoyama style architecture. Make a prayer and receive your fortune! (Leave on final bus 16:43)
Arrive back to Sendai Station. End of tour.
Access - Map
Meet at JR Ishinomaki Station at 09:30 for pick-up, move by car to departure point.
(If traveling from Sendai, take the JR Senseki Line train departing Sendai at 8:20 → arriving Ishinomaki 09:20)