Sendai & Matsushima Day Trip: Explore Big Buddha, Jogi Temple & Matsushima Bay Cruise

Tour Highlights

• Giant Sendai Daikannon Statue: Take in the stunning 100-meter-tall white statue and have some leisure time for exploration.
• Sacred Jogi Temple (Jogisan): Experience a tranquil spiritual environment with 2 hours of free time for sightseeing and enjoying a local lunch. Be sure to wander around and savor the well-known local street food, including the famous thick deep-fried tofu (Sankaku Aburaage)!
• Matsushima Bay Cruise: Unwind during a picturesque 50-minute boat cruise around the renowned pine-covered islands. Following the cruise, you will have the opportunity to participate in grilling Sendai's celebrated local dish, Sasakamaboko (bamboo-shaped fish cake).

Tour Operator Information

Name: H.I.S. Co.,Ltd.

Address: 18F Sendai Trust Tower, 1-9-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0811, Japan

Registration Number: No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency

Tour Details

Departure and Destination: Sendai Station.

Number of Days of Travel: 1

Transportation: BUS

Bus Company: TAKEYAKOTSU/IZUMIKANKO

Meals: NONE

Minimum Number of Passengers to Operate: 10 people

Number of Guides: 1

Additional Information

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Highlights

• Take a relaxing bus trip to Sendai Daikannon and Jogi Temple, locations that are often hard to access via public transportation.
• Indulge in local specialties during your 2-hour leisure time at Jogi Temple.
• Enjoy the traditional cruise and sightseeing experience around Matsushima Bay.
• A bus tour suitable for all—ideal for both first-time and returning visitors to Sendai.

Itinerary

• Meet at Sendai Station East Exit Sightseeing Bus Boarding Area
• Depart from Sendai station using a tour bus.
• Visit Sendai Daikannon (40 mins)
• Jogi Temple: Free lunch & exploring.(2H)
• Matsushima Bay Cruise & Hands-on Fish Cake Grilling Experience (50 minutes)
• Free time for sightseeing in Matsushima.(1H)
• End at Sendai Station East Exit Sighseeing Bus Stop.

Price Details

Included

• Air-conditioned bus
• English-speaking guide
• Matsushima Bay cruise ticket and Sasakamaboko (fish cake) grilling experience fee

Not included

• Lunch expenses
• Any other items not listed

Important Information

• If there are 8 or fewer participants, the tour may be conducted using a Toyota HiAce van instead.

• If you are prone to motion sickness, please prepare your own sickness medication in advance.
• The tour will depart rain or shine (including snow). Please bring your own rain gear.

However, the tour will be canceled in the event of severe weather where official warnings are issued. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

• Joining the tour midway is not permitted.

Purchase Notice

• The minimum number of participants required is 10. We will notify you at least 14 days prior to the departure date regarding tour operation or cancellation.
• As a general rule, we cannot accept or store large luggage on the bus.
• Lunch at Jogi Temple (Jogisan) is at your own expense during free time.
• Depending on the day of the week, some shops and facilities in Jogi (Jogisan) and Matsushima may be closed.
• Participants who wish to leave the tour early at Matsushima may do so after signing a waiver form.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation after the tour starts: No refund

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee