Things to do in Tohoku Page 11

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

This two-day, one-night program will allow you to experience spiritual culture in Hayama, which once had three temples and 48 monks and was counted among the three mountains of Dewa, and in Jionji Temple, a nationally designated historic site and the foremost prayer temple in the Tohoku region with a history of about 1,300 years, and will help you to attain invisible spiritual richness and a healthy body. You will stay at Kazo-in Temple, which was formerly used as a temple. The program for experiencing spiritual culture will include a conversation with the head priest of Jionji Temple, a viewing of the prayer dance and Jionji Bugaku, a nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property, and trekking in Hayama, which was once a Shugendo trail. The meals provided during the program will be supervised by Mr. ～～～, an authority who has won the ～～～ Award as a macrobiotic chef, and will be a modern version of healthy food based on the recipes of shojin cuisine that have been handed down at Jionji Temple since ancient times. At the historic Jionji Temple in Hayama, nestled amidst magnificent nature, you will have completed this special program that is not normally offered, and you will feel a richness of mind and health that you cannot find anywhere else. Duration Content 11:00 Meet at Jionji Temple Terrace 11:00-11:15 Notes on lodging, orientation 11:30-13:30 Experience making soba noodles at the historic Tokobo Temple at Jionji Temple 13:30-14:30 Visit to Jionji Temple and viewing the hidden Buddha with the chief priest as a guide 14:30-15:30 Experience zazen 15:30-16:30 Storytelling program by the chief priest (about the spiritual world of Jionji Temple) 18:00- Complete shojin ryori (traditional vegetarian cuisine) recreated from an old recipe (supervised by ●●) *Menu explanation before meal 19:00- Observation of Jionji Temple Bugaku (at Kazoin) Next morning 6:30-7:30 Morning service (cleaning, zazen, etc.) 7:30 Breakfast (shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine)) 8:30-11:00 Trekking tour of Shugendo trails with a mountain ascetic Disband Round-trip transportation available between Sagae Station and Jionji Terrace

• For Groups

• Age 16～
• 5～6 hours
• 12:30

Experience the winter transformation of the 'City of Trees' – Sendai's 'Pageant of Starlight' festival! Before enjoying the beautiful scenery, beautify your mind and body with a relaxing facial or manicure. Includes a photoshoot with a professional cameraman – the perfect way to capture a special memory with your friends, family or that special someone! Tour Highlights: ✔ Enhance your beauty with a manicure or facial (for men: nail-care treatment or facial)! ✔ Try Sendai's famous beef tongue! ✔ Enjoy driving through Sendai's 'Pageant of Starlight' before a photo-shoot with a professional cameraman!

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• Age 20～
• 1 Day or more
• 12:30

Exclusive Private Tour of the best of Spring in Northern Japan! Tour Highlights: ✔ THREE NIGHT'S STAY IN LUXURY ACCOMMODATION ✔ INSIDER-ACCESS TO JAPAN'S LARGEST CHERRY-BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ✔ FINE-DINING SEASONAL CUISINE (Vegetarian catering available) What's Included Private executive-class transport, Private driver-guide (English speaking), Three night's stay in luxury accommodation, Fine-dining seasonal, cuisine (All meals included. Vegetarian catering available) Access to the best cherry blossom destinations in the Tohoku region, Local cultural experiences Not included Additional meals and drinks

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• Age 3～
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours
• 08:00

Historical cosplay also available! Highlights ✔ Have your photo taken in fields of purple Irises ✔ Dress-up like Nara Period aristocracy in Tohoku's old capital ✔ Create a lasting momento of your Spring adventure in Japan Just a 14 min train ride from central Sendai Station lies the city of Tagajo, once a sprawling fortress and bustling capital city of the Mutsu Province. Whilst the physical presence of the castle buildings has disappeared over the centuries, the town still remains an important historical hub for the Tohoku region. By far the best time to visit is during the annual'Ayame Matsuri '(Iris Festival) in mid-late June (this year, from June 15 – 29), when the former castle grounds transform into a carpet of every shade of purple you can imagine! An incredible 3 million (!) irises of over 600 different varieties will bloom across the park to be enjoyed alongside a plethora of fun interactive activities and live entertainment. There will also be Nara Period traditional costumes available for you to try on and create some historical cosplay scenes.

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• Age 5～
• 1 Day or more
• 08:40

Two of Japan's largest summer festivals in two days ✔ Watch as festival performers balance 15m bamboo poles adorned with paper anterns ✔ Wear traditional 'Yukata' and walk through forests of Tanabata decorations ✔ Find your inner peace during Zen meditation at a UNESCO World Heritage temple ✔ Dine on local food cooked by a private chef and taste local Japanese sake Experience first-hand two of Japan's largest summer festivals – Akita's Kanto Matsuri and Sendai's Tanabata! Both festivals share their origins in the ancient Chinese star festival, but each has developed into its own unique and exciting personality over the centuries. First up is the incredible acrobatic performance of Akita's 'Kanto Matsuri' (pole lantern festival). Kanto performers carry long bamboo poles (some up to 15m) adorned with lanterns, balancing them precariously on their palms, shoulders, foreheads – you name it – all to the sound of traditional music and taiko drumming. In contrast, Sendai's Tanabata festival is much more subdued but certainly no less colorful! Hundreds of giant 'Fukunagashi' decorations made from traditional rice paper are displayed throughout the city, turning the busy shopping arcades.

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• Age 5～
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The best view, minus the crowds! ✔ View the fireworks action up-close from a local boat on the water ✔ Local 'Obento' style picnic dinner and local sake included ✔ Avoid fighting the crowds on the shore for the best view! Every year on the third Sunday of July, the summer sky lights up with hundreds of fireworks over the port city of Shiogama.The event marks the evening before the annual 'Minato Matsuri' festival of Shiogama Shrine, one of the 'Three Great Boat Festivals 'of Japan. Thousands of locals and visitors from around Japan will gather to watch the exciting fireworks display and enjoy some local food and sake! Whilst the atmosphere on the shore is certainly buzzy and exciting, by far the best view of the fireworks in from the water! On this tour you'll have a chance to experience the best of both worlds! After exploring the festival action on the shore you'll head to nearby Shichigahama where a local boat will be waiting to take you and your friends out on the water. Along with the incredible view, enjoy the taste of the region with a local 'obento' style picnic dinner washed down with some local Japanese sake! Experience summer festival season like the locals!

• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

Watch the colorful boat parade from the water! ✔ Watch the colorful ocean parade from a private local boat ✔ Avoid fighting the crowds for the best view ✔ Local 'obento' style lunch and local sake included ✔ Experience a Japanese summer festival like the locals Shiogama's' Minato Matsuri 'festival has been named one of'Three Great Boat Festivals' of Japan, and is one of the most exciting summer events along Miyagi's coastline. Every year on the 'Umi-no-hi' (Marine Day) public holiday in July, sacred omikoshi (portable shrines) are carried from Shiogama Shrine through the streets to Shiogama Port, where they are loaded onto colorful festival boats called 'Ryu- maru '(dragon boat) and'Hou-maru' (pheonix boat). Accompanied by traditional music and a huge display of colorful flags, the festival boats lead a massive parade of over 100 local fishing boats around the port and out into Matsuhima Bay . On this tour, you can experience the highlights of the festival as the locals do! After exploring the festival action in town and watching the heavy omikoshi be carried down the 200+ front steps of Shiogama Shrine, you will board a local boat to watch the exciting boat parade up-close from the water!

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• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30

You observe the traditional performing arts: Kenbai literary means dance with a sword. Kenbai has a long history.In the Edo-period it was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai. Now, local residents including children take over the performance.You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers. Tour Highlights: ✔ Chance to experience traditional performing arts ✔ This dance was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai in Edo period. ✔ Now, local residents including children take over the performance. ✔ You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers.

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• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

On March 11, 2011 at 14:46, the powerful earthquake in Japan occurred 70 kilometers off the Pacific coast of the Tohoku Region.Approximately 30 minutes later a devastating tsunami struck the Sanriku Coast.Taro-district is located in the middle of Sanriku Coast A local resident who experienced the disaster in Taro takes you around Taro-district.You are walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater and Tsunami memorial building Taro-Kanko hotel.You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'. Tour Highlights: ✔ Learn earthquake from story-teller walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater. ✔ Visit tsunami memorial building of Taro-Kanko hotel. ✔ You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00

First-class access to a first-class view! Highlights ✔ Exclusive access to top floor of a privately chartered boat for a superb view! ✔On-board chef will serve you fresh local sushi made right in front of you ✔ Pair the local seafood with three varieties of local sake ✔ Private English speaking guide will teach you how to drink sake like a local Matsushima Bay is know as one of the'Three Scenic Views of Japan ', but few have the chance to enjoy the view at its most romantic – sunset! Lining-up with the dates of the famous Autumn illumination event at Entsuin Temple, this experience program offers guests the chance to not only take-in the incredible sunset views from the top floor of a privately chartered boat, but savour the tastes of the region with the meal of fresh sushi prepared right there on then by an on-board sushi chef! Pair the delicious local seafood with few glasses of local sake as you watch the sun go down. After the cruise, feel free to head to Entsuin Temple to enjoy the Autumn light-up event!

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

You observe the scallop aquaculture ground led by a local fisherman and experience the fisherman's job.The aquaculture ground is located near Hide-Shima (Hide island) which is designated national natural treasure where endangered sea swallows live.After the observation, you can enjoy seafood barbecue !! Tour Highlights: ✔ Observe the scallop aquaculture ground led by a local fisherman! ✔ The aquaculture ground is near Hide-Shima (Hide island) which is designated national natural treasure! ✔ Enjoy seafood barbecue !!

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

You can observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center.You feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword.Also, you have a lesson from the sword-smith how to make the sword and actually make a knife for cutting paper . Tour Highlights: ✔ Rare chance to observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center! ✔ Feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword! ✔ Have a lesson from the sword-smith. ✔ Make a knife for cutting paper!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

As it is called 'squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site.You can stand very close to the fish brokers who are participating in the auction. Tour Highlights: ✔ 'Squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site! ✔ You can stand very close to the fish brokers participating in the auction. ✔ Learn the unique Japanese fishing method and the problems of the fishing industry in Japan. ✔ Have a chance to enjoy fresh marine products! As it is called 'squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site.You can stand very close to the fish brokers who are participating in the auction.Not only that, 'squid prince' teaches you about the unique Japanese fishing method and The problems of the fishing industry in Japan.After the lesson, you have a chance to enjoy fresh marine products!

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

'Fall' in love with the scenery, tastes and traditions of the seasonHighlights✔ Experience one of Japan's top lantern festivals✔ Trek around the multicoloured lakes of 'Goshikinuma' in Urabandai-Asahi National Park✔ Cycle through the countryside before a vineyard picnic✔ Take in the Autumn scenery as you conquer Mt. Adatara✔ Refresh with an overnight stay in 'Dake Onsen' hot spring villageGet ready to throw yourself into the sights, smells, sounds and spirit of Autumn in the Japanese countryside! ~ 'Kampai' with the locals as you dance behind festival floats at one of Japan's best lantern festivals – the Nihonmatsu Chochin Matsuri!~ Cycle through the countryside before rewarding yourself with a picnic in a local vineyard.~ Trek around vibrant volcanic lakes and conquer multi-coloured mountains.~ Indulge in local dishes made from freshly harvested veggies and fruit.~ After all that action and adventure – rejuvenate with a soak in a hot spring bath.Escape the city for the weekend and discover why there's no better season to 'fall' in love with Japan!

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• Age 5～
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30

Your own private cherry blossom picnic, Date style! Highlights ✔ Enjoy a private 'hanami' (flower viewing picnic) under the cherry blossoms in Sendai City Have the best spot in the park saved for you, and no clean up necessary! ✔ Eat a delicious local lunch paired with local sake and beer ✔ Enjoy a live performance of Sendai's traditional 'Suzume Odori' (sparrow dance)! ✔ Experience the legacy of 'Date culture' firsthand! Sendai City might be known as the 'City of Trees' but from mid-April to early-May it transforms into the city of pink! The local parks and surrounding mountains are come to life with the bloom of beautiful cherry blossoms, and where there are cherry blossoms in Japan, you will find a party! Enjoy the best of Spring in Sendai with a hassle-free private picnic at the best location in sakura hot-spot Nishi Park.Forget sitting on a blue sheet – a comfortable set-up of chairs and tables will be waiting for you under the trees, complete with an 'obento' style lunchbox of local cuisine and local sake, beer and soft-drinks! **

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• In Door Activity

• Age 16～
• 4～5 hours
• 12:30

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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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 12:30

Experience Four of Japan's Largest Summer Festivals Tour Highlights: ✔ Experience FOUR of Japan's largest and most exciting Summer festivals ✔ Join the parade at Aomori's'Nebuta Matsuri ' ✔ Private transport and English speaking guide ✔ Local Japanese cuisine (Vegetarian catering upon request) August in Tohoku is hot and the Summer festivals even hotter! Tohoku is home to some of Japan's most dynamic and exciting Summer events and traditions. Prepare to dance, chant and get lost in the hypnotic rhythm of taiko drums… Your adventure starts with the colorful ornate festival floats of Hachinohe City's 'Sansha Tasai' festival, the perfect warm-up for the next night of celebrations at Tohoku's most famous summer festival, Aomori City's Nebuta Matsuri! Forget watching from the sidelines, here you will transform into a local Haneto dancer and JOIN the parade with the Aomori locals. Next up is the incredible spectacle of Akita's Kanto Matsuri (Pole lantern festival) where festival performers balance 12 metre high poles adorned with close to 50 lanterns on their foreheads, shoulders, hands… you name it! Your summer festival journey will wrap up in Tohoku's capital city, Sendai, during'Tanabata '(Star Festival).

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 12:30

Experience two of Japan's biggest summer festivals! Tour Highlights: ✔ See the colorful and vibrant floats of Hachinohe's 'Sansha Taisai' festival! ✔ Don't just watch, JOIN the incredible Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori City! ✔ Visit Japan's largest morning market! ✔ Enjoy local Japanese cuisine and sake tasting along the way! Forget whatever you've heard about the Tohoku locals being quiet and shy ... grab your dancing shoes and get ready to party at two of Japan's most exciting summer festivals! The tour will kick-off in Eastern Aomori Prefecture, Hachinohe City, known for the vibrant colorful floats of its'Sansha Taisai 'festival. But don't party too hard, as the next morning you'll be up with the sparrows to explore the 400+ stalls of local food and novelties at Japan's largest morning market, Tatehana Wharf Morning Market (as seen on 'Abroad in Japan'). Next you'll move to the prefectural capital, Aomori City, for the tour highlight: the world-famous Nebuta Matsuri! Here you won't just watch from the side lines ... you'll dress in traditional costume and join the hundreds of 'Haneto 'dancers, dancing behind the incredible 3D lantern floats.

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• Age 2～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 12:30

Learn stealth techniques from a Ninja master in the open forest! Highlights ✔ Train with a qualified Ninja at a natural'power spot ' Hear local stories and urban legends about local mountain priests, monks and ninjas! ✔ Taste delicious local cuisine (deep fried tofu!) At a retro cafe in the forest ✔ Take home your own handcrafted souvenir Just a stone's throw from Sendai City lies the beautiful Akiu hot spring district, home to some of Miyagi's most important spiritual properties and natural highlights, also known as'power spots' for their high-concentration of negative ions! In the open forest of one of these'power spots ', take a lesson in stealth techniques from a qualified Ninja! Be trained in special techniques like' shuriken '(ninja star) throwing and'fukiya' (blow-pipe arrows). ・ Visit the famous'Akiu Otaki '(Akiu Great Falls) and listen to ancient stories and legends that have been passed down the generations in the local area. ・ Visit Akiu Otaki's 'Fudouson Temple' which holds Japan's largest gold 'Fudo Myoo' statues. ・ Enjoy some tasty dishes made from handmade tofu at a retro cafe loved by locals. ・ Try your hand at some local woodcraft and take home your own hand-crafted souvenir.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 90
• 5～6 hours
• 12:30

Experience the taste of Autumn in the countryside (vegetarian friendly) Tour Highlights: ✔ Harvest fresh seasonal vegetables alongside local farmers ✔ Experience the local Autumn tradition of 'Imoni'-outdoor hot-pot-made with your veggies! ✔ Menu can be catered to vegetarians Just a 30 minute drive from Sendai Station, Akiu hot-spring is an oasis of beautiful nature; from incredible cherry blossoms in spring to the rich colors of Autumn. Recent additions to the area include a local winery and a 150-year-old farmhouse converted into a stunning farm-to-table restaurant. During your visit to Akiu, you will have the chance to harvest fresh seasonal vegetables alongside some friendly local farmers before taking them with you to be made into'Imoni ', a local Autumn cuisine. Imoni is basically an outdoor hot-pot party, made and and enjoyed with family, friends and neighbors! Experience firsthand the local culture and tastes of Autumn in Tohoku! (Fresh veggie-based menu perfect for vegetarian guests!)

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

Make your own 'moonshine' sake and customised sake cup! Highlights ✔ Learn how 'Doburoku' (unrefined sake) is made and experience part of the process ✔ Join a pottery workshop and create your own original sake cup ✔ Wait a few weeks and receive your sake and cup in the mail, ready to use! The ultimate local experience for sake lovers! Not only will you have the rare chance to experience part of the process of making 'Doburoku' or unrefined sake, you can further customise your next drink by creating your own unique sake cup to drink it out of! This experience can be joined as a stand-alone package, or combined with an overnight farmstay experience in the Izunuma area.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 90
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 12:30

Support local tradition and reduce your plastic use! Highlights ✔ Visit a local lacquer-ware workshop and meet with the artisan ✔ Hand-decorate a beautiful lacquered bamboo straw with your favorite design ✔ Enjoy a lunch of local cuisine served in lacquer-ware bowls and dishes (Vegetarian available) ✔ Take your straw home with you to use as a portable, earth-friendly alternative to plastic disposables Traditional craft with an earth-conscious focus! On this tour you will have the chance to meet and talk directly with a local lacquer-ware artisan in Northern Miyagi Prefecture.After being invited into his workshop space, learn more about the history, tradition and techniques of his craft before trying your own hand at decorating a beautiful lacquered bamboo straw.With each use of this straw, not only will you reduce your use of plastic disposables, but you will recall a fond memory of your journey to the Japanese countryside.Included in the experience is a delicious lunch of local Japanese cuisine (vegetarian options available), also served in traditional lacquer-ware bowls and dishes.Support the local traditions and crafts of Tohoku whilst minimising your ecological footprint.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 12:30

Connect with the local people and lifestyle in countryside Japan! Highlights ✔ Stay overnight with a local family at their home ✔ Prepare dinner together and learn traditional cooking ✔ Experience harvesting fresh produce to use when making dinner ✔ Choose from a range of optional experience programs the following day How much local experience can you fit into 24 hours? Challenge accepted! Start your memorable stay by exploring the local fresh produce center and wildlife sanctuary before you head to a local farm to experience harvesting some fresh vegetables! Stay overnight with a local farming family at their home in northern Miyagi Prefecture.Get to know your host family as you prepare dinner and learn how to make local dishes using the vegetables you've just picked. Exchange stories and culture as you bond over dinner and settle in for the evening.You might even be lucky enough to sleep in a traditional tatami-mat room on a Japanese futon!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 12:30

Dance, Drink & Discover the Festival Spirit of Sendai! Highlights ✔ Take a lesson about how the Japanese celebrate the New Year ✔ Experience cooking and eating traditional New Year cuisine! ✔ Other activities include New Year traditions like mochi (rice-cake) pounding, New Year calligraphy and the first visit to a shrine. How would you like to spend New Year's like a Japanese person? Each event and tradition holds meaning of family and well wishes for the year ahead.We hope your New Year will be the happiest as you experience traditions like mochi pounding, decoration making, cooking New Year dishes and making your first visit to a shrine for the New Year.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30

Make your own fresh tuna sushi! Highlights ✔ Enjoy a local Japanese dinner at a traditional 'Izakaya' ✔ Watch the chef carve up a huge tuna right before your eyes! ✔ Use the fresh tuna to make your own nigiri sushi ✔ All you can drink menu including Japanese beer and sake Forget choosing your sushi off a conveyor-belt – why not make it yourself under the guidance of a trained sushi chef ?? This local dinner plan has it all! Enjoy a dinner of local specialties at 'Hesono-o', a traditional Izakaya in Sendai City.The chefs at Hesono-o have chosen a special menu to give you a taste of seasonal cuisine from Sendai and all around the Tohoku region.Pair each dish with the drink of your choice from an all-you-can-drink menu of Japanese beer, sake and mixed drinks. Take a break between courses to watch a professionally trained sushi-chef carve-up a huge freshly caught tuna in front of your eyes! Follow the guidance of the chef to make your own delicious 'nigirizushi' (sushi molded by hand) from the fresh cuts of delicious, fatty tuna. The ultimate dinner plan to satisfy both your stomach and inner culinary genius! ** Please be sure to list any dietary requirements in the comments section of the inquiry form *

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 12:30

Experience the local culture and flavors of Kesen in a traditional Japanese-style building. Tour Highlights: ✔ Enjoy a regional cuisine cooking class with local residents ✔ Taste the fruits of your labor around a traditional hearth fire ✔ Guided tour of traditional Japanese-style buildings ✔ Stay overnight at a traditional hot-spring inn The 'Kesenn Carpentry History Museum' is fascinating to visit in its own right, featuring three different buildings constructed using traditional Japanese building techniques.On this tour, not only will you have the chance to take-in the history and unique architecture, but you will enjoy a cooking class of regional cuisine led by local residents themselves.Once finished cooking, gather around the traditional hearth fire to enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch! Your lodging is at Ofunato Onsen, overnight stay at a traditional hot-spring inn (ryokan) included (with Japanese-style course meal for dinner and breakfast).

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 5～6 hours
• 12:30

Explore the coastal gastronomic paradises of Shiogama and Matsushima. Tour Highlights: ✔ Private transport and driver-guide will pick you up from / drop you back to Sendai Station ✔ Wander the stalls of fresh seafood at Shiogama's 'Nakaoroshi' fish market and enjoy it as sushi for lunch! ✔ Taste at least three varieties of local sake at local favorite, Urakasumi Sake Brewery ✔ Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Matsushima Bay area, including a visit to Entsuin Temple ✔ Indulge in freshly brewed matcha green tea and traditional sweets at Kanrantei tea house

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 12:30

Tour Highlights: ✔ Stay overnight at a traditional hot-spring inn in a hidden mountain village ✔ Learn how to fully appreciate the Japanese hot-spring bathing culture ✔ Indulge in a traditional course meal of authentic'Shojin ryori '(Shinto vegetarian cuisine) ✔ Experience over 4m of snow in Japan's deepest snowfall area! ✔ Opt to participate in local experience programs Ever wished you could just switch off your digital devices and leave the constant pressure and demands of your busy modern lifestyle behind you? We may have found the answer! Located deep (and we mean deep!) In the mountains of Yamagata prefecture lies Hijiori-onsen, a quaint hidden-away hot spring village of terraced rice-fields and traditional Ryokan inns lining a narrow river. Recently, the village received attention for reaching record-breaking levels of snowfall – over 4.5 metres – during the winter of 2018 (the deepest snowfall recorded in the entire country for that year). This accommodation-inclusive program is designed to give travelers a deeper, more meaningful experience of staying at a Japanese hot spring inn.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 20～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30

A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights: ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep-freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature's best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year.Once ready for eating and drinking, the oysters and sake are pulled up onto a local boat for guests to enjoy the perfect combination of delicious juicy oysters and smooth, umami-filled sake!

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 12:30

A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights: ✔ Stay overnight in traditional Japanese hot-spring lodging, including a feast of local cuisine for dinner! ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep-freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature's best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year.Warm-up for the experience with an overnight stay at a traditional Japanese hot-spring hotel the evening before.

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