Things to do in Tohoku Page 9

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

From the first observatory, which is the main observatory of Kitayamazaki, it will guide you through the view of the second observatory and its surroundings that are often used in such as photography. After walking the visitor center, you can rest while watching the video of the four seasons.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This course is aimed at the lighthouse to stand on Bentenzaki that protrudes into the sea. Course, but is short enjoy a full-fledged trekking, is the course recommended that the superb view overlooking the sea can be seen from the lighthouse.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Gotta love the texture of the antique! Consider the design, the numbers making from the choice of materials, is build up experience plan with their hands up to assembly and leather band. Since the burner also use, craftsmen and advice carefully. Hearty work It is good for gifts.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A top-of-the-frame painting experience that even beginners can easily enjoy! Let's make your own piece with a free sense. A skull pattern is also possible. You can experience it from a 4-year-old child. Please make one per person. Tools are available here. Works On the day You can take it home.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A local horse toy painting experience that you can easily enjoy even for the first time! Let's make your own messy horse with a free sense. You can experience it from a 4-year-old child. Please make one per person. Tools are available here. Works On the day You can take it home.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kokeshi doll painting experience that even beginners can enjoy casually! Let's make your own kokeshi doll with a free sense. You can experience it from a 4-year-old child. Choose the size of the kokeshi doll from large size (about 20cm) and small size (about 17cm). Works On the day You can take it home.

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• Age 18～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Weekday It is a plan to enjoy Sabage on a private basis. As it is reserved, you can enjoy playing as much as you like. When you step in, there are innumerable barricades in the field. Recommended for stress relief in the extraordinary world! !

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00

Chairing in the clear stream of Shirakami. Leave yourself to the passage of time ... "Chairing" where you can put a chair outdoors and spend your time relaxing. You can experience it in the shallow water of the clear stream flowing from the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site. Let's relax and enjoy chill time, free from daily stress. You can also enjoy coffee brewed in Shirakami's water, bonfire, and marshmallow grilled. It is a private experience for each group. ■ Flow of the day of the experience In the morning 9:00 Mori no Eki Reception, rental items, to the Fujikoto River (Mori no Eki Soba) Free time chairing (you can also enjoy coffee, marshmallow grilling, and bonfire) 13 : 00 Mori no Eki Rental items returned, in the afternoon 12:00 Mori no Eki reception, rental items received, Fujikotogawa riverside (Mori no Eki soba) Chairing in free time (coffee, marshmallow grilled, bonfire) You can enjoy it) 16:00 Mori no Eki Rental items returned, finished

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

Uncover a renewed sense of self amidst the breathtaking beauty of Matsushima, where countless monks have sought spiritual awakening. Tranquwell, a premier wellness retreat company, invites you to a day of Zen and nature.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 19:30

This is a bonfire experience at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site. You can participate empty-handed. A camping instructor will support you from starting the fire, so even beginners can feel at ease. It is possible all year round. In winter, you can experience camping in the snow. If you wish, you can also experience batoning and feather stick making. The experience time is about 2 hours. A hot drink (choose from coffee/cocoa/kuromoji tea) and roasted marshmallows are included. ★ Recommended for ★ ・Want to experience it casually without bringing anything ・Interested in bonfires but find it difficult to do it yourself ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to try batoning ・Staying at a nearby accommodation but have nothing to do at night! ・Also good for children's "fire education".

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• Age 9～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It is a leather craft experience plan to choose your favorite leather and color and make an original coin case. You can use the tools from our workshop, so you can use them empty-handed. Couples and families are welcome. Please use it to create memories of your trip.

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• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

■Jogi Nyorai Saihoji TempleMany worshippers visit this temple since ancient times as a Buddha who can grant even the greatest wish of a lifetime. It is said to be particularly beneficial for matchmaking, fertility, and safety, and it is customary to make a wish while receiving a prayer. The Tennozuka, where Emperor Antoku's belongings are said to have been buried, is also a power spot for matchmaking. ■Please try the legendary ohagi that sells 5,000 pieces a day, which can only be eaten at Housewife's Store Saichi Sendai! Three types are sold throughout the year: red bean paste, kinako, and sesame. This supermarket has a line of people waiting to eat ohagi even on weekdays. ■RaiRai GorgeA beautiful gorge with huge rocks and strange stones eroded by the Natori River looming over it. Looking down from the Nozokibashi bridge, you will see a naturally formed heart-shaped depression in the rock, which has been certified as a "sacred place for lovers," and is also a popular photo spot. ■Akiu Otaki Falls is a 6m wide, 55m high waterfall that has been selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan" and is also designated as a national scenic spot. You can see the whole waterfall from the viewing platform, or you can go down to the waterfall basin in about 5-10 minutes by descending the promenade from the side of Fudotaki Bridge. The waterfall's spray around the basin creates a mist that is very impressive. *The promenade to the basin is a steep slope. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. ■Akiu Village Agrie no Mori Miyagi is a complex where you can purchase Miyagi's famous sweets, local products, and fresh vegetables and fruits. Please buy your Miyagi souvenirs here.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] 50% off campaign in progress! (Until 2025.2.28) Please be sure to enter the coupon code "6AKC" when purchasing. Please note that the campaign may end without notice depending on the budget consumption status. The displayed price is the price before discount. By applying the coupon at the time of purchase, you can purchase at the discounted price (50% off the total amount used * Discount amount is up to 6,000 yen per person per time). [Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami] Shirakami-Sanchi straddles Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? ★Onigiri Workshop This is an experience where you can chat with Ako, the owner of the guesthouse Damakkoya, who is an expert in making onigiri and picking wild plants and mushrooms, using delicious Akita rice and local ingredients. ★Onigiri Lunch After the workshop, enjoy lunch in a rice ball bento wrapped in bamboo bark. Side dishes and soup made with local ingredients are also included. Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 each day

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• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

-Plan Information- *Fruit Picking The type of fruit varies depending on the season. Please check when making a reservation. Mid-June to mid-July: Cherry Picking Early August to mid-September: Peach Picking Early August to mid-October: Grape Picking Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the weather and harvest conditions. ■Fruit Picking Yamagata's "cherries" account for about 70% of the national production. 5th in production! Sweet "peaches" are made by taking advantage of the Tohoku climate, where nights are cool even in summer. 3rd in production! Grape cultivation in Yamagata began in the early Edo period! Delaware in particular is the largest producing area in Japan. ■Cherry Land Sagae The largest tourist product center in the prefecture where you can get souvenirs from all over the prefecture! At the Sakuranbo Kaikan on the same premises, gelato made with local fruits such as cherries and specialty products is very popular! ■Ginzan Onsen Ginzan Onsen is said to be the model for a popular Japanese anime! The nostalgic and beautiful townscape is beautiful no matter where you look, and there are plenty of photo spots. The hot spring town is filled with cafes, places to eat, and souvenir shops, so you can have a great time. If you get tired of walking, you can take a break on the free platforms along the Ginzan River. The hot spring water is sourced from the same source as the other inns, so it's extremely effective! When you visit, be sure to bring a towel or handkerchief to wipe your feet.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

The handmade original canoe at Tenjin Kobo is wide and has a great sense of stability. Even if you are a first-time certified instructor, you can experience it with confidence. You can experience extraordinary healing while being greeted by wild birds and river fish, leaving yourself to the gentle flow of the river. We will take a picture of the customer during the experience. 〇Flow of the day 〇 ● Meeting in front of the Futatsuimachi Tourism Association canoe boathouse: 13:00 ● Departure to the starting point: 13:10 ● After the track and field training, there is a canoe experience (about 5.5km) with a break on the way. (Experience time approx. 120 minutes): 13:30 ● Arrive at the roadside station Futatsu "River Station Area" canoe landing site: Around 15:30 * Schedule is planned, subject to change.

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• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

■ Shiogama ShrineShiogama Shrine is the head shrine of Shiogama Shrines all over Japan and the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province. As the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province and the guardian of Tohoku, it has long been revered by the Imperial Court and successive generations of the Date clan, feudal lords of Sendai. The main hall, worship hall, Shisokumon gate and other shrine buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and the Shiogama Sakura is also a designated natural monument of Japan. ■ Mount TamonOverlooking Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views, it is one of the four great views of Matsushima, along with Otakamori in Higashimatsushima City and Ogiya in Matsushima Town, Toyama. ■ Taga Castle South GateThe Taga Castle South Gate has been restored as a new tourist attraction in 2024, the 1300th anniversary of the founding of Taga Castle. It dates back to the mid-8th century and was built on the outer perimeter of Taga Castle, and was an important facility at the entrance to Taga Castle, which was the center of management in the Tohoku region.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

SUP is an activity sport that you can enjoy in the great outdoors at your own pace. The boat has strong buoyancy and is stable despite appearances, so even inexperienced people can easily enjoy it. Our shop offers private cruises for one group, so we can arrange the tour at a pace that is best suited to you, such as groups with pets or small children, couples, and groups. We will also take lots of commemorative photos in the great outdoors so that you can take home memories in a tangible form! [Start time] 9:00- 11:00- 13:00- [Nearby information] There are hot springs, campsites, resort hotels, dog runs, and cafes where you can enjoy sweets in the vicinity, so you can travel around the area, and you will have more time to play with a short trip, so we promise that you will not have to go straight home! The nearest convenience store is Family Mart Kanayama Yamaroku store. There are no vending machines or restrooms at Lake Kamuro, so please use the nearest convenience store. [Price] ・Pets are free/1 pet (riding with family) ・High school students and younger 3,000 yen/person ・Adults 6,000 yen/person [What is included in the price] Boat, life jacket rental fee Recreation insurance fee Photo shoot [What to bring] Clothes that you don't mind getting wet Shoes that you don't mind getting wet (sneakers, sandals with heels) *Long sleeves and long pants are recommended Towel Change of clothes [Items to have] Hat Sunglasses Waterproof smartphone case with insect repellent string

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00

Snowshoe trekking at the foot of the World Heritage site "Shirakami-Sanchi"! You can easily experience snowshoe trekking in an area close to the village. You can even dive into the snow for photogenic photos!♪ Participants from 6 years old can participate, so it's perfect for making memories with your children! You can feel the majestic nature while slowly trekking in the fluffy snow on snowshoes. Participants will be guided by experienced certified guides from the Akita Shirakami Guide Association. Even those who are new to snowshoes will be given a careful lecture, so you can rest assured. If you're lucky, you might even see animal footprints! ♪●Recommendations before and after the experience ・Take a break at "Mori no Eki". Recommended lunches are "Ramkure Donburi", "Shirakami Donburi", and "Horse Meat Ramen", as well as premium soft serve ice cream and coffee brewed with water from the Shirakami Mountains. Souvenirs are also available for purchase. ・Day-trip bathing. The Yunosawa Onsen area around Mori no Eki is famous for its skin-beautifying hot springs. ・"Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan" next to Mori no Eki. Free. Open from 10am to 4pm in winter, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (or the following day if the Monday or Tuesday falls on a public holiday) ●Accommodation information *Accommodations within walking distance from the meeting point: Hotel Yutoria Fujisato, Minshuku Damakkoya, and Kaizen Center *Other accommodations are a 5-10 minute drive from the meeting point.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

Snowshoeing experience at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, a World Heritage Site. Walking on the fluffy snow will be a special memory. You might even be able to dive into the snow! Can you find animal footprints? ? Coffee (or cocoa) brewed with Shirakami spring water and roasted marshmallows are also included. If you wish, there is a pick-up option, so even if you are worried about driving on snowy roads, you can rest assured. ★Recommended for★ ・Want to try snowshoeing! ・Want to play in the snow ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to be picked up and dropped off ・Want to make memories with your family [Schedule example] 10:00 Meeting: After checking the equipment, departure 10:30-14:30 After a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to walk, let's enjoy a snow hike. Walk freely, dive into the snow, and observe animal footprints. Enjoy coffee and roasted marshmallows during the break. 15:00 Disbandment *The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. [About the location] Depending on the snow conditions, the location may change (Moriyoshiyama, etc.). In that case, an additional gondola fee may be required.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

This is an experience where you remove venison from the bones and turn it into the "meat" that you normally eat. Have you ever thought about how the food you eat every day is made? Let's reconsider the meaning of "Itadakimasu" together with an active Matagi. ~Experience flow~13:00 Matagi school experience Learn about the trends of wild game and the current situation of Matagi from your Matagi guide. 13:30 Venison butchering experience Remove the venison from the bones to make it easier to eat. Carefully separate the venison from the bones using a knife. 15:00 Tasting wild game Let's grill and eat the butchered meat. Properly processed venison is delicious even with just salt and pepper. 15:30 Disband After cleaning up, the tour will disband at the site.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00

Let's make and eat "onigiri", a traditional Japanese home-cooked food! We will explain the key points of how to make onigiri, such as grilled salmon, pickled plum, tuna mayo, kelp, and bonito flakes, so try making onigiri with your favorite ingredients. You can eat the completed onigiri on the spot. For hygiene reasons, you cannot take them home. You can learn about Japanese soul food in a fun and delicious way. ~Schedule~ ① Wash your hands and prepare We will prepare your hands while explaining the flow of the experience. ② Sit down and explain the ingredients and how to make them ③ Taste the ingredients Each person will make onigiri. ④ Enjoy the onigiri you made Make onigiri with 5 different ingredients. In addition to the traditional ingredients of "onigiri", such as pickled plum, salmon, and kelp, you will make simple rice balls with popular ingredients at convenience stores such as tuna mayo. It's perfect for a lunchtime experience!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

This is a condensed experience of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, renting out the Nebuta House Wa-Rasse. Enjoy a special time experiencing the Nebuta and Aomori. You will enjoy the authentic music of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and experience the dance of the dancers and musicians. The experience will conclude with a meal made with plenty of Aomori ingredients, which will last about 3 hours. Jawamegu means "thrilled, excited, trembling" in Tsugaru dialect. This premium content will allow you to feel the "jawamegu" feelings of Aomori residents who are looking forward to the main summer festival. After making special Nebuta goods and experiencing Nebuta production such as coloring, you will listen to a Nebuta music performance by a group that actually plays at the festival in front of the Nebuta exhibited in Wa-Rasse. After that, you can change into a dancer's costume and actually play the music yourself in the Nebuta exhibition hall to deepen your experience. You will also experience participating in the festival as a participant, becoming a dancer and becoming one with the others. After that, you will appreciate the artistic paintings of the Nebuta artists, and then enjoy a meal of mainly local cuisine as the finale of the festival, making this a plan that allows you to fully experience the festival in three hours. [Scheduled dates] 2025 January 12 (Sunday), January 25 (Saturday), January 26 (Sunday), January 28 (Tuesday), January 30 (Thursday), February 16 (Sunday), February 23 (Sunday), March 1 (Saturday), March 8 (Saturday), March 9 (Sunday), March 16 (Sunday), March 22 (Saturday), March 23 (Sunday), March 29 (Saturday), March 30 (Sunday)

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

This is a workshop where you can experience making snowboards using thinned cedar wood. This project contributes to the SDGs by using unneeded thinned wood without waste. Snowboarding is a sport that combines skateboarding without bindings or edges, surfing, and snowboarding. The surface of the board is non-slip, so you can enjoy it easily with boots or snow shoes. What is a snowboard? Snowboards and snowtoys are a unique Japanese culture that was born from the idea of sliding across the snow with a wooden board. This simple toy, which has no edges or soles and is coated with varnish or resin and has a non-slip surface where you place your feet, spread quickly throughout snowy countries, giving birth to creative shapers all over the country and is still spreading rapidly (from the BUDDHABLANK website). Enjoy the winter season with a one-of-a-kind snowboard that you made yourself! [Limited benefits only available when you make a reservation at Activity Japan] With each snowboard, you will receive a free Arcadia hand towel and Arcadia Snowboard WAX! ◆Workshop contents and itinerary◆1. Choose your favorite blanks Boards before finishing are called "blanks". Look at the shape, wood color and design of the blanks we have prepared in advance and choose one you like! 2. Varnish the sliding surface and attach the cloth Apply varnish to the sliding surface and attach the cloth you brought or purchased. Carefully attach the cloth, paying attention to the sliding direction and the front and back of the cloth. *If you bring your own cloth, wash it once and dry it thoroughly to make it stick more beautifully. [Wait until the varnish dries] (about 40 minutes) We have a workshop and experience menu that you can experience in between! 3. Apply multiple coats of varnish, then scrape and polish it when it dries Once the varnish dries, scrape and polish it with sandpaper, and apply more varnish. *Lunch will be served during the break. 4. Finish the front side where you put your feet Cut the excess cloth to fit the shape of the board and finish the front side nicely. 5. Attach the deck pad and it's done! Thank you for your hard work! Once the varnish has completely dried, go skiing right away♪☆ Applying more varnish and polishing it will make the board even stronger. ◆ Take a short break between workshops ◆ Try snowboarding at a nearby snowboarding spot?️ Master the skill so you can ride the snowboard you made right away! [For those who wish to try] Request: The experience is scheduled for 5 hours, but it may be extended depending on the process. ・ Please bring your own lunch or use a nearby restaurant. Eating and drinking is permitted inside the building. ・ We recommend pasting cloth to increase strength. You can bring a cloth of the same size as an Arcadia tenugui and paste it on. Size: Approx. 100 cm x 33 cm

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• Age 20～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

This two-day tour includes a snowboarding session to enjoy the satoyama terrain at the Sakegawa Eco Park campsite, which is surrounded by snowy satoyama, making a sample shaped snowboard, and a social gathering at a cottage in the eco park. Sakegawa Village is a snowy rural village with about 1.5m of snow even on the flat ground, and broadleaf satoyama spreads around the clear stream "Sakegawa" where salmon swim up. This year, Sakegawa Village's boarding friends who have enjoyed snowboarding and skateboarding in the past gathered together and established a volunteer group called the "Sakegawa Village Boarding Promotion Council" to enjoy the snowy satoyama terrain of Sakegawa Village with snowboards. The council aims to launch an original snowboard brand, and while learning from seniors who are leading the snowboard culture in the boarding industry, they are also holding activities such as snowboarding experience sessions at the village's snow festival. This tour starts at the Sakegawa Eco Park campsite, and includes a snowboarding session that makes use of the unique terrain of the snowy satoyama, making a sample shape of an original snowboard, and a boarding social gathering at a cottage in the evening. ~Experience flow~ [Day 1] 10:00 Let's try gliding down the park course and natural Satoyama course on a snowboard! 12:00 There is a restaurant in Sakegawa Village Eco Park. Enjoy your favorite lunch. (Actual cost) 13:00 Create your own snowboard at the original board making facility. 18:00 Sideboarding exchange meeting We will hold an exchange meeting that also serves as dinner. Let's have fun talking while eating local specialties! [Day 2] 9:00 Test riding with your own board Let's actually ride the board you made on the first day! * Test riding may not be possible depending on the progress of the production (dryness of the varnish, etc.). In that case, you will be asked to use the snowboard for the experience.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Winter has come to Yamagata again this year! Let's go on a snowshoe hike and snowboard ride to fully enjoy the abundant snow! ! A snow play tour where you put on snowshoes and snow hike through the snowfields with a guide, and when you arrive at the best spot, enjoy a snowboard ride. A nature guide who conveys the joy of nature will accompany you and give a lecture on how to walk on snowshoes and ride on a snowboard, as well as the unique fun of winter. What is a snowboard? Snowboards and snowtoys are a unique Japanese culture that was born from the idea of sliding through the snow with a wooden board. These simple toys, which have no edges or soles and are coated with varnish or resin and have a non-slip surface where you place your feet, spread quickly throughout snowy countries, giving birth to creative shapers all over the country and are still spreading rapidly (from the BUDDHABLANK website). It is an easy-to-enjoy activity that does not have bindings or edges, and you just place your feet on the non-slip surface of the board and slide. It is similar to skateboarding and surfing, and one of its features is that it can be enjoyed easily with boots or snow boots! During the tour, we will also hold "Nature Games" using natural items. You'll have to wait until the day to find out what kind of games will be held! For a short break, we will also offer Nagai's original blend coffee and sweets. In addition to coffee, we will also provide sweet drinks such as cocoa. You can also bring your own sweets! *Please take your trash home with you. As a tour perk, we will include a bathing ticket for "Ayame Onsen New Sakurayu," so please make use of it. The location of Ayame Onsen New Sakurayu is here. *Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3QQvua7zykacXbb6

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

At Ryokusaikan, where tourist spots including Aobayama, including the ruins of Sendai Castle, the foundation of Sendai City, and Aobayama facing the Hirose River that runs through the center of Sendai City, are concentrated, you can experience the unique culture of Sendai, and through the experiences of the townspeople and samurai of the castle town of Sendai, you can reminisce about the glorious past. It is said that when Sendai Castle was built, stonemasons performed the "Sparrow Dance" in front of Date Masamune. On this tour, you can experience the "Sparrow Dance", which is still performed in Sendai today.

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• Age 20～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

A pairing dinner will be held by restaurant owner Yuka Izawa at Restaurant Shozan, run by Izawaya Katsuyama Sake Brewery, one of Sendai's leading sake breweries. In a private space created by renovating a sake brewery in the old castle town, Izawa herself will personally provide a guide in Japanese, English, and Chinese about the restaurant's unique pairings and sake. Enjoy a variety of unpasteurized sake that is hard to find on the market, as well as a special menu created just for this tour to enhance the flavor of the sake. *Professional Thai interpreters can also be arranged for this tour.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

This plan will allow you to spend a calming night at Rinnoji Temple, which is associated with the Date clan, through a special vegetarian meal and Zen experience. You will visit the Japanese gardens of Rinnoji Temple, a representative photo spot in Sendai, and enjoy a private prayer and zazen experience. You will also be able to immerse yourself in Japanese culture while listening to stories about the history of the Date clan and Rinnoji Temple, as well as Zen culture. After the prayer and zazen experience, you will be able to enjoy vegetarian meals in a Japanese-style room adjacent to the garden, and enjoy the beautiful garden scenery that changes with the seasons. *This tour will be guided by a professional English or Chinese interpreter.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Zuihoden is a representative tourist spot in Sendai and the residence of Date Masamune, the samurai who built the foundation of Sendai. This private tour will be held at night, when it is usually closed to the public. Guided by the Oshu/Sendai Hospitality Group Date Busho-tai, you will walk through the illuminated approach to the temple and enjoy the gorgeous Zuihoden, which symbolizes Date culture, while unraveling the story of the Date clan in a fantastic space. On this tour, we will specially open the main hall of Zuihoden to the public. After viewing the main hall, we will play Japanese musical instruments in a solemn atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese space. At the end of the tour, you will also receive a goshuin stamp from Zuihoden. In autumn, you can hear the sounds of insects amid the vivid autumn leaves, and in winter, you can enjoy the sparkling lights in the clear air. Please enjoy Zuihoden, which is not just a tourist spot but a very important place for Sendai. *This tour will be guided by professional English, Chinese and Thai interpreters.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

[Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture] Ryusendo Travel Village Campsite A tent sauna experience at the foot of a mountain surrounded by nature. Experience relaxing with cold water flowing from Ryusendo, one of Japan's three largest limestone caves. Tents are limited to 4 adults per group. (We can accommodate up to 2 groups of 8 people.) You can also experience Löyly, where water is poured onto sauna stones. After the sauna experience, you can use the coin shower for 10 minutes for 100 yen, and you can wash away the sweat before going home. The experience lasts 2 hours. Reception hours: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and the last experience time is 10:00 pm. As the sun starts to set, you can experience the sauna while watching the beautiful starry sky. Please specify your preferred time when applying. *It will take about 30 minutes to set up. *We may guide you at the same time as other customers. You can experience the sauna and camp at the same time. You can experience nature in your preferred style, such as a sauna experience during the day and a camping BBQ at night. If you would like to use the camping experience, you will need to apply separately, so please let us know at the reception. ~ Flow of the day ~ (Example) 9:00 Tent sauna experience begins * We will explain the precautions before starting. * Swimsuits, sauna hats, towels, etc. are not available for rental. 11:00 After the end, please use the coin shower. (100 yen for 10 minutes)