[Miyagi] Sakura & Sparrow Dancing in Sendai
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings2~8
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Participating age5Age ~
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Duration1~2 hours
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! **
While enjoying your meal, you will be treated to a live performance of Sendai's traditional 'Suzume Odori', or 'sparrow dance', by a local dancing troupe.The Suzume Odori dates back to the years of samurai lord Date Masamune, the founder of modern Sendai, and celebration of the completion of Sendai Castle.Learn more about the history of the city as you experience the legacy of 'Date culture' first-hand!
In Japan there is a saying 'Hana-yori-dango' which literally means food over flowers, referring to the fact that cherry blossoms (whilst beautiful) are really just an excuse to eat, drink and be merry! Do as the locals do and make the most of spring in Sendai City!
** Upgrade your meal to a Sendai-themed local lunch served in vintage tableware from the Taisho and Showa era! (20000 yen per person) **
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- Immediate booking OK!
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About fees
Basic fee
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※The above price is a 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 | 2 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 2~8 |
About duration |
1~2 hours
1.5 hours
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Operating period | April 11,12, 18,19 (2020) |
Assembly time | 12:00 |
Booking deadline | until 11:59 7 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 your guide in front of West Exit 1 of Omachi-Nishikoen Station (Sendai Subway Tozai Line).
Omachi-Nishikoen Station (Sendai Subway Tozai Line): T05