Matsushima/Shiogama in Sightseeing tour/Guided tour

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

NO1 Activity Miyagi / Sendai sightseeing. It is a pleasure flight experience that a professional pilot boarding in a Paragliding piloted. Northeast it is the only Paragliding experience "able to fly over the sea". Sun this Sankei overlooking the Matsushima experience, Sun is a spectacular impression experience of top-class in this. When the weather is nice Sun you can see the whole of Miyagi prefecture from Fukushima Prefecture to Zao ~ Kurikomayama ~ Oshika Peninsula.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 05:00

Matsushima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan and is full of scenic points! An activity where you can relax and experience the spectacular scenery from a hot-air balloon. The hot-air balloon experience is fixed with ropes from all four directions and rises to a height of about 20m. ★ The highlight is [Matsushima Hikari no Michi] After sunrise, the sun reflected on the surface of the sea shines and the path of light emerges. Why don't you enjoy the spectacular view of the islands of Matsushima dyed in the morning sun before breakfast? Wheelchair users can also board with a basket with a door. Please participate in the hot-air balloon experience that anyone can enjoy regardless of age. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① After arrival, please fill out the application form and wait for your turn. ② We will explain the precautions before boarding. ③ Board a hot-air balloon and experience floating for about 5 minutes. ④ After the end, you can take a picture. After that, it will be dissolved freely.

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• For Family

• Age 5～
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

Soak up the sun, sea and sakura with hidden views of Matsushima Bay. Highlights ✓ Discover hidden views of Matsushima Bay, one of Japan's top scenic views ✓ Jump across boulders and cross the narrow'Umanose 'Peninsula ✓ Enjoy the contrast of pink cherry blossoms and blue-green Matsushima Bay ✓ See the annual'Hiyoshi Sanno 'Shrine Festival These views can only been seen a few days a year! Enjoy the stunning contrast of pink cherry blossoms, blue ocean and the islands of Matsushima Bay. This 10km easy hike will take you away from the tourist hub of Matsushima Bay and immerse you in the rugged nature of Mt.Soukanzan, Ougihama Beach and the instagram-worthy 'Umanose' Peninsula. Hear local stories and learn about the history of the area from your local guide (English interpretation also provided). This year's hike lines up with the annual 'Hiyoshi Sanno'Shrine festival! Experience the local culture as you watch locals parade a' Mikoshi '(portable shrine) through the streets of the Matsushima Bay.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～
• 2～3 hours
• 08:40

Enjoy the Spring tradition of 'Hanami' at a national treasure! Highlights ✔ Enjoy a delicious local 'Obento' lunch-box and drinks (including local beer and sake!) ✔ Live Shamisen performance from a local musician ✔ Local goodies to take home as a souvenir! You've never experienced cherry blossoms like this! Forget lugging about a blue-sheet and heavy bags of food and drink, or fighting the locals for the best picnic spot… Enjoy your own private 'Hanami' (flower viewing) picnic in the serene grounds of 1200 year old Shiogama Shrine.Tables and chairs will be set-up for you underneath the hundreds of pink cherry blossoms, along with an 'obento' lunchbox of beautifully presented bite-size tastes of local cuisine, designed exclusively for this event.As you sit back with a glass of local sake or beer, switch-off and relax to the sound of a private Shamisen performance from a local musician.With no need to worry about cleaning-up, explore the shrine grounds and surrounding town before ambling back to the station, local souvenir in hand. This is how to 'Hanami' like a pro!

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

Why so salty? With a name like Shiogama Shiogama ('Shio' = salt, 'kama' = cauldron / pot) it is no surprise that this small town in coastal Miyagi has a rather special relationship with salt.Whilst these days Shiogama is known for its local sake and delicious, plentiful seafood (it boasts the most sushi restaurants per capita in Japan), historically the town has also been known for its production of 'moshio' or 'seaweed salt'. Embark on a salty sojourn as you follow the story of salt making in Shiogama.Start the journey by discovering the ancient ties between salt and the Shinto religion. is said to have taught the local people how to obtain salt from sea-water, before making a prayer at the famous Shinto shrine. Next, let your taste-buds do the traveling as you pair the umami-filled seaweed salt with local sake and Shiogama's most well known local produce – fresh seafood! Put the soy-sauce away and discover a new flavor sensations at one of the town's most well-loved sushi restaurants and sake breweries. Finish on a sweet note at Yabe-en tea house where a tea master w

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 08:40

The ultimate 'Foodie' tour in sushi and sake paradise, Shiogama! Highlights ・ Start with a fresh seafood breakfast at fish-markets of Shiogama, town with the most sushi per capita in Japan! ・ Take a walking tour around the charming town of Shiogama, stopping at 6 more 'Foodie' points

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• Age 5～
• 3～4 hours
• 06:30

Enjoy breakfast on the calm morning waters of Matsushima Bay Highlights ✔ Take a boat ride out to a secluded area of Matsushima Bay ✔ Enjoy a SUP (Stand Up Paddle-board) experience (all levels welcome) ✔ Sip on a coffee and munch on onigiri rice-balls as you take in the view from the boat Start your day right in Shichigahama! The best time to appreciate the serenity of Matsushima Bay is in the early morning, when the waters are calm, the islands are misty and the sun breaks through the morning cloud.In other words, the perfect conditions to enjoy a spot of SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boarding)! See the beautiful pine-clad islands of Matsushima up close from your paddle-board.Weave through and around the tiny deserted islands before heading back to the boat for a hot cup of fresh coffee and some onigiri rice-balls for breakfast! Away from the tourists and the busy fishing ports, in this area of Matsushima you can take in the same untouched breathtaking views that have been enjoyed for hundreds of years.

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• Age 16～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ You can enjoy the BBQ experience while wearing a kimono!いつもと違う松島観光♩＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝「装うことで美しい、楽しい時間を！！松島で」人も景色も美しいYou can wear Konohana Sakuya Hime, a 3-way original kimono brand designed by Konohana Sakuya's Kimono Picture Scroll dress designer Rika Yanagiya, which makes use of traditional Japanese clothing and is easy to wear. As a special course, you can eat and drink Matsushima BBQ in the hotel while wearing a kimono. Required time Contents 10 Choose a kimono that suits you 10 Easy to put on even by yourself 150 After wearing the kimono, walk around the city with your comfortable shoes ♪ 60 Return to Matsushima Imperial Villa and enjoy “Gyutan & Miyagi Prefecture” Enjoy "Brand Pork BBQ" 10 Change from kimono to everyday clothes

• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

========================== You can wear a kimono and enjoy the all-you-can-eat oyster experience!いつもと違う松島観光♩＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝「装うことで美しい、楽しい時間を！！松島で」人も景色も美しいYou can wear Konohana Sakuya Hime, a 3-way original kimono brand designed by Konohana Sakuya's Kimono Picture Scroll dress designer Rika Yanagiya, which makes use of traditional Japanese clothing and is easy to wear. As a special course, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat Matsushima's famous oysters while wearing a kimono while eating and drinking inside the hotel. Required time (minutes) Contents 10 Choose a kimono that suits you 10 It is easy to put on even by yourself 150 After wearing the kimono, walk around town in your comfortable shoes ♪ 60 Return to Matsushima Imperial Villa and enjoy “oysters” All you can eat 10 Change from kimono to casual clothes

• For Groups

• Age 0～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Sightseeing taxi tour plan appeared ♪ Acceptance from two people in one group is OK! ! ! I wanted to go to Okumatsushima! I will respond to ♪ Sagakei is one of the three great valleys in Japan. On the Sagakei by Okumatsushima Pleasure Boat, we will visit the unexplored area of Okumatsushima and Miyadojima ... After that, we will show you recommended spots for local taxi drivers. Please enjoy Oku Matsushima which is not listed in the guidebook ♪

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• For Family

• Age 0～
• 2～3 hours

Let's take a journey that pierces your heart! Use a private taxi to learn about the Great East Japan Earthquake in Nobiru and enjoy the great outdoors in Okumatsushima. A story teller from a local taxi driver. And guide to the superb view spot of Okumatsushima. Only local drivers can do it ... Introducing the special "Higashima Tsushima".

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• For Family

• Age 10～
• 4～5 hours

Let's take a journey that pierces your heart! Hideki Sekiguchi of Okumatsushima Orle Guide will guide you through a 4-hour private guided tour for intermediate hiking. This time we have 2 courses. The first is a tour of Miyagi orle starting at 2018 Oct.. The Oku Matsushima course is a course that feels the great nature that has been nurtured by the blessings of the Jomon history and the sea and the earth. Go around Okumatsushima / Miyadojima where there are many scenic spots such as the coast (some may be cut off depending on the situation) The second is Shin-Miyado Hakkei, which was chosen by locals for its beauty and historical background. This time, Oki Matsushima Orle Guide Hideki Sekiguchi created a course "walking Shin Miyado Hakkei" to enjoy Oku Matsushima and Miyado in 4 hours for intermediate hikers. On the day will guide you as a guide. Walking along the promenade on the cliff of Sagakei, one of Japan's three great valleys ... Enjoy the unusual view of Matsushima Bay. * This tour can be applied for from one person.

• Age 10～
• 3～4 hours

Let's take a journey that pierces your heart! Hideki Sekiguchi, a member of the Okumatsushima Orle Guide (Higashimatsushima City Reconstruction Town Development Promotion Officer), will guide you through a three-hour private guided tour for hiking beginners. This time we have 2 courses. The first is "Oku Matsushima / Satohama Walk". Satohama is a place where you can feel the original landscape of Japan. We will guide you through the course that lets you feel the sea and forests of Satohama from the Jomon period. At the end of the tour, we will guide you to Otakamori, where you can see the beautiful view of Matsushima. The second is a tour of Miyagi Orle (part) that started in Oct. 2018. The Oku Matsushima course is a course that feels the great nature that was nurtured by the history of the Jomon and the blessings of the sea and the earth. We will guide you through the wrapped road “History Forest Road”. * This tour can be applied for from one person.

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Superb view from the sea! Go to Matsushima, the three most scenic spots in Japan, which has more than 260 islands, on the large cruise ship Niomaru. [Contents] "Matsushima", one of Japan's three scenic spots, is depicted in Utagawa Hiroshige's Ukiyo-e and Matsuo Basho's "Oku no Hosomichi". This is a scenic cruising tour where you can experience the islands of Matsushima by boarding the regular large ship Niomaru. Please enjoy the unique terrain created by nature that can only be seen here in the world from the sea by cruising. [Time required] About 50 minutes [Departure time] 10:00-15:00 Departs every hour *Please come to the boarding window 30 minutes before the departure time and complete boarding procedures. [Flow of the day] ① Please go to one of the four boarding ticket sales offices. (There is one in front of Matsushima Kaigan Station and three along the coast) ↓②Please show the text of the reservation notification email or a printed version of the email at the boarding ticket office. We will issue a ticket. Even if you have not made a reservation, you can buy a boarding ticket here. ↓③Go to the boarding area pier. The location will be the location on the map of the meeting place. [Notes] ・Please note that you cannot specify a seat.・Please note that the ship may not be able to sail in the event of stormy weather.・In the case of cancellation, we will contact you by email as soon as it is decided, so please enter an email address that can be confirmed at your travel destination.・If the cruise cannot depart, we will notify you by email that you registered in advance.・If you are prone to motion sickness, please take motion sickness medicine in advance.・Please print out your reservation proof or bring it with you so that it can be displayed on the screen of your mobile phone.・Reservations can be changed or canceled by phone.・For safety reasons, children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian. <Coronavirus measures underway> ・Thorough wearing of masks by employees ・Implementation of temperature measurement for employees ・Strengthening of disinfection of common areas on board ・Enforcement of ventilation on board <Request for cooperation from customers> ・Request for cooperation in wearing a mask when using the facility ・Please cooperate with temperature measurement when visiting ・Please cooperate with alcohol disinfection when visiting ・Please keep your distance when lining up increase

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Don't forget 3.11 Connect to learning for the future ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ The former Nobiru Elementary School, which was damaged in the Great East Japan Earthquake and closed its curtains, has been reborn as a disaster prevention experience accommodation facility, 《KIBOTCHA》, and will be a place to create the future of “disaster prevention” with children.ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー◆◆◆Train window guide to learn about Higashimatsushima before and after the earthquake◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーIn the Nobiru and Miyato districts, the changes in places that used to be tourist spots and scenic spots before and after the earthquake, and the situation and experiences at that time And so on. We will accompany you on your bus, etc., and guide you through the bus window. Depending on the weather conditions, we may make a stopover along the way. >> Information Spots <<・Earthquake Reconstruction Tradition Center・Shinmachi area “Choonji”・Miyato area・Aomina・Nobiru Beach・Nobirugaoka (about 1 hour 30 minutes)

• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 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 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 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
• 15:00

Come for the fishing, stay for dinner with a twist! Highlights ✔ Enjoy a fishing experience on a boat with a local fisherman ✔ Cook up your catch at a BBQ on a deserted island in Matsushima Bay ✔ Stay overnight at a local guesthouse by the water Meet at Higashi-Shiogama Station on the JR Senseki Line. Local fisherman Sakurai-san will be waiting to pick you up (5 min drive to guesthouse)! Activities After checking-in to the seaside guesthouse get ready to get out on the water! Spend a couple of hours on the fishing boat with Sakurai-san, experiencing local fishing activities like: Net-fishing for Japanese blue crab Drive-in net fishing experience (other fishing experiences may be available with prior consultation) Embrace your inner adventurer and head to a deserted island in the Rifu area of Matsushima Bay. Fry-up your fresh catch of the day on a BBQ and wash it down with some beer or local sake. Sit back, relax and enjoy the rare chance to take-in night views of Matsushima Bay from the water. ** Optional extra (at 5000 yen per person) ** Hop on another local boat and be taken out to a secluded bay for a SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boarding) experience on the calm morning sea.

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 08:40

O-fish-ally the best way to start your day! Highlights ✔ Visit the site of Japan's largest landing of fresh tuna to watch the daily tuna auction! ✔ Learn more about Japan's tuna fishing and the varieties of fresh tuna that land in Shiogama ✔ Move to the local Nakaoroshi wholesale market for a breakfast of fresh seafood! ✔ Create your own seafood bowl by choosing your favorite toppings from the market stalls ✔ If you're lucky, watch the local fish-mongers carve up one of the freshly caught tuna! On this tour, head straight to the center of the action and enjoy the opportunity to watch the daily tuna auction at Shiogama Fish Market.Learn about the different varieties of tuna and fish that pass through the market everyday, before heading nearby to the smaller local. wholesale market to sample some of the fresh produce, straight from the back of the boat! At the market, your guide will provide you with a set of rice, soup and freshly fried Japanese-style egg omelet while you wander the market stalls to purchase your favorite seafood toppings from the vendors themselves.Chat with locals, sample the goods and start your day right with some of the highest quality, freshest seafood you'll ever have the chance to try!

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• Age 20～
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

Sake and Sushi Pairing in Foodie Heaven Shiogama! Highlights ・ Enjoy tasting Japanese sake and pairing with sushi. ・ English lecture on how to best appreciate sake. ・ Walking tour with local guide. English guide included.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:50

Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of Japan's most scenic bay!Highlights・Jump aboard a local fishing boat and harvest Matsushima's famous oysters!・Visit Otakamori Observatory for panoramic views over Matsushima Bay・Indulge in Japanese style seafood lunch

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 10:00

＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Don't forget 3.11 Connect to learning for the future ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Former Nobiru Elementary School, which was damaged in the Great East Japan Earthquake and closed its curtains, was reborn as “KIBOTCHA”, a disaster prevention experience accommodation facility, and a place to create the future of “disaster prevention” with childrenーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー◆◆◆Supervised by the Self-Defense Forces OB! A full-fledged disaster prevention camp where you can learn while playing! ◆◆◆--------------->> Schedule example Facility guidance, lunch Disaster prevention education (practical skills) Making a disaster prevention map Training in Otakamori BBQ & campfire Accommodation ◇ Next day From the occurrence of the earthquake, tsunami evacuation instructions are transmitted, evacuation experience, evacuation center: Osatoyama Breakfast Fishing experience, uninhabited island experience, etc. Disaster prevention education , Cooking rice and eating by experiencing fire-making and water purification.

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• For Groups
• Nationwide travel support "regional coupon" available

• Age 2～
• 3～4 hours
• 10:45

If you've visited Japan before you have probably been to countless shrines and temples and left feeling 'shrined out'.Delve into a deeper experience of the Shinto religion by receiving a formal blessing at one of the most important spiritual hubs in northern Japan, the 1200 year old Shiogama Shrine. Discover the essence of Shinto as you learn about the history of the religion, the symbolism behind many of the objects and rituals you've seen at shrines across Japan, and the ways in which this same essence is very much prevalent in the daily lifestyle of the Japanese people.After receiving the formal blessing, continue your exploration further by indulging in a local lunch based on the Shinto concept of 'Naorai', where people become closer to 'Kamisama' (the Shinto God) through consuming the same offerings presented during the ceremony.Finally, take a walk through the town of Shiogama and uncover the essence of Shinto present in the daily life of the towns people.

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• Age 21～
• 1～2 hours

Level-up your sake drinking game with this masterclass at the well renown Urakasumi Sake Brewery in Shiogama City. Urakasumi have been producing sake in Shiogama since 1724, including the sacred ceremonial sake used at Shiogama Shrine, the most important Shinto shrine in northern Japan. Known for its 'classic and elegant' sake, Urakasumi varieties pair excellently with the abundant local seafood which Shiogama is famous for.During this masterclass, not only will you have the opportunity to sample several varieties of Urakasumi's premium range of sake, you will learn how to best appreciate each drop; from the optimum drinking vessel to what kind of food to pair it with! You will be provided with a range of tasty bites of local produce to experiment pairing with, including the locally produced 'moshio' (seaweed salt ) .Having produced moshio for over a thousand years, Shiogama locals often add seaweed salt to various foods, including using it as a substitute for soy-sauce when eating sus hi, as well as adding a unique dimension of flavor by dissolving it in their mouths before drinking sake.

• Age 2～
• 2～3 hours
• 07:30

Many assume that the auctions held at big-city markets like Toyosu (prev Tsukiji) in Tokyo are the heart of Japan's seafood trade, but this is actually the second time the giant tuna have been sold to market! The true heart of the action actually occurs a day earlier at Shiogama City Fish Market, the home of the largest catch of fresh tuna in all of Japan.Experience the action for yourself with this rare chance to view the auction up-close from the market floor itself, guided by a local tuna wholesaler.This area is usually completely off-limits to the public (who can view from the closed-off gallery)-only on this tour will you gain special permission to enter the market as if you were a local wholesaler yourself! The auction is also famous for being the fastest in Japan, with the action over and done with in around 30 minutes! Watch in awe as the pack of wholesalers moves down the lines and lines of giant tuna at a crazy pace, calling out unintelligible prices and bids as they go. After the auction, retreat to the onsite seafood restaurant where you'll have the chance to carve-up one of the massive tuna bought at the same auction.Use the fresh sashimi to make your own nigiri-sushi and devour it for breakfast, alon

• Age 2～
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Matsushima Bay is famous for its picturesque views of tiny islands dotted across calm blue waters, but many do not realise that the group of larger islands-the Urato Islands-are actually home to many of Shiogama City's townspeople, including local fishermen and oyster farmers. The waters of Matsushima Bay are some of the worlds most fertile for cultivating oysters.So fertile, in fact, that many of Japan's (and even overseas) oyster farms source their oyster 'seeds' from these very waters.In many ways, Matsushima Bay and the Urato Islands are the birthplace of the oysters that end up on our plates all around the world.On this tour, you can experience the life of an oyster farmer by jumping aboard a local fishing boat and watching the harvest process right in front of your eyes! You'll also have the chance to try some huge, juicy oysters straight from the water-they don't get much fresher than this !! Take the rest of the harvest back to shore and enjoy a seafood BBQ as you take in views over the water.Before and after your oyster experience you'll also have time to explore the island itself, learning more about the history and lifestyle of the people who live there and discovering hidden views of one.

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