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[Sendai Day Trip] Tagajo, a Peaceful Ancient Capital & Shiogama Shrine & Overlooking the Sea View of Matsushima (Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku)
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[Sendai Day Trip] Tagajo, a Peaceful Ancient Capital & Shiogama Shrine & Overlooking the Sea View of Matsushima (Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku)

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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to: Northeast History Museum
  • English-speaking staff
  • Chinese-speaking staff
  • Korean-speaking staff
  • Japanese-speaking staff
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Transport
  • Toll fees

Not included: Admission to [Tagajo South Gate] Man'yo Costume Vintage Clothing Experience; Admission to [Urakasumi Sake Brewery] Sake Tasting Experience; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

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Overview

※ Please note that the [Tagajo South Gate] period costume experience and the [Urakasumi Sake Brewery] sake tasting experience in the itinerary require additional fees. If you are interested in participating, please indicate this in your order when registering for this trip so that we can assist you in booking the relevant experience facilities. Please pay the fee to the staff on site on the day. - Tohoku History Museum Located in Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture, the Tohoku History Museum is a comprehensive facility that displays and researches various fields such as history, culture, traditions, folklore, archeology, and art of the Tohoku region. In the general exhibition room, you can comprehensively learn about the history and culture of the Tohoku region from the Paleolithic Age to the modern era according to the times and themes. - National Treasure Taga Castle Stele This stele is made of granite sandstone, 248 cm high (196 cm above the ground), with a maximum width of 103 cm and a thickness of 72 cm. The stele faces due west. It is listed as one of Japan's three ancient steles and was officially designated as a "National Treasure" in 2024. - Tagajo South Gate Completed in 2025 to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the construction of Tagajo Castle. It is 14.5 meters high and takes the form of a double gate. Its appearance is solemn and magnificent, reproducing the layout at that time. - Shiogama Shrine The founding date of Shiogama Shrine cannot be determined, but it is generally believed to have been established before the Nara period (710-794). Shiogama Shrine is located in Shiogama City between Sendai and Matsushima. As the guardian shrine of the Tohoku region, it has been regarded as the "Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province" for many years and is deeply respected by the local people. The shrine enshrines the gods of the sea and salt and is said to protect maritime safety, promote commercial prosperity, and bring purification and protection to the body and mind, and is deeply respected. - Tamonyama Observation Square Park & Bishamondo Tamonyama is a scenic spot in Matsushima, one of the three most famous landscapes in Japan. It is one of the "Four Views of Matsushima" along with Otakamori in Higashimatsushima City, Mt. Tomiyama and Ogi Valley in Matsushima Town. From behind Bishamondo, you can overlook more than 260 floating islands in Matsushima Bay, with magnificent scenery. - Three Commemorative Souvenirs Participants in this trip can receive the following three commemorative souvenirs, allowing you to relive this millennium day trip through the souvenirs after the trip! ① Tagajo City specialty: Ancient Rice ② Shiogama City specialty: Seaweed Salt ③ Shichigahama Town specialty: Premium Kizan Nori Seaweed

Highlights

[Beyond A Thousand Trip In A Day]
One person can register, and the tour will depart when two people are full on the same day! No worries about free travel, flexible departure!
In addition to the three distinguished experiences on this day tour, we will also give you three surprise gifts!!
Trace back more than a thousand years of history. During the Nara and Heian periods, Taga Castle, which was the political capital of the Tohoku region of Japan, was the center of governing Mutsu Province. This time, we will take you to visit this land full of history and appreciate the local attractions and culture. Travel through time and space to enjoy a distinguished historical experience.

What's included

Admission to: Northeast History Museum
English-speaking staff
Chinese-speaking staff
Korean-speaking staff
Japanese-speaking staff
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Transport
Toll fees
Parking fees
Insurance provided by the operator
Specialty souvenirs from Tagajo City, Shiogama City, and Shichigahama Town visited on this trip: ① Ancient rice produced in Tagajo City, ② Sea salt produced in Shiogama City, ③ High-quality seaweed produced in Shichigahama Town.

What's not included

Admission to [Tagajo South Gate] Man'yo Costume Vintage Clothing Experience
Admission to [Urakasumi Sake Brewery] Sake Tasting Experience
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 7 days' notice.

Additional info

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Departure: Meet the operator at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Please look for the "Anpanman Statue" on the way to the East Exit from the East-West Free Passage on the 2nd floor of Sendai Station. Staff will arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time. The location shown on Google Maps is automatically marked by the system and may differ slightly from the actual meeting point. Please follow the text description.. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 50 min(s), Guided tour, Tohoku History Museum [Attraction/experience] 55 min(s), Guided tour, Taga Castle Government Office South Gate Ruins, Tagajo Stele (Tsubo-no-Ishibumi), ※You can add the [Manyo Costume Vintage Experience] service here for an additional 2,000 yen. Some attractions might need to be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Shiogama Fish Market, ※No meals are included, lunch needs to be arranged by yourself. Please inform us in advance if you do not eat seafood or raw food. [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 40 min(s), Guided tour, Shiogama Shrine, Urakasumi Sake Brewery, You can purchase the experience service [Wine Tasting Experience] here for an additional 400 yen. Some attractions might need to be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Self-guided, Umino-eki Osakana Mart "Nanoya" [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Tamonzan [Return] 17:00, at [Sendai Station East Exit,]() Disband on the spot after arriving at JR Sendai Station. Day {num} The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
This activity has no age limit Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Participants must be aged 2+ to participate in this activity
The legal drinking age in Japan is age 20. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age Prohibitions & Limitations The activity is unable to accommodate for allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets or other dietary needs Accessibility Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible Vehicle & luggage info The operator has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Total
From €141.09