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Sendai Departure | Yamagata Yamadera Temple + Tendo Onsen Roadside Station + Ginzan Onsen Day Trip | Temple Climb & Scenic Views + Onsen Town Stroll
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Sendai Departure | Yamagata Yamadera Temple + Tendo Onsen Roadside Station + Ginzan Onsen Day Trip | Temple Climb & Scenic Views + Onsen Town Stroll

10 hours
Obanazawa
€96.21/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued The activity will be rescheduled if there is not a minimum of 6 participants. If this happens, you'll get a rescheduled time or refund
  • Chinese-speaking staff
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Toll fees
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel fees

Not included: Admission to Hojuzan Risshaku-ji Temple; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

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Overview

Departing from Sendai, enjoy a relaxing day trip to Yamagata's three major representative attractions: Mt. Hoju's Yamadera Temple (Risshaku-ji), Tendo Onsen Roadside Station, and Ginzan Onsen. Yamadera Temple is famous for its over 1,000 stone steps and is known as the "Little Kyoto of Eastern Japan." As you climb the steps, you can overlook the beautiful mountain scenery and ancient temple architecture. Tourists can take photos and commemorate their visit at the observation deck and stone steps, experiencing the tranquil atmosphere of the ancient temple. Afterwards, head to Tendo Onsen Roadside Station for a short break, where you can taste local snacks and buy local specialties, experiencing the lifestyle of a Yamagata hot spring town. Finally, visit Ginzan Onsen Street, stroll along the stream, where wooden inns and retro gas lamps intermingle, creating a fairytale world when covered in winter snow. Tourists can take photos on the bridge, experience a foot bath, or enjoy desserts, immersing themselves in the unique atmosphere of the nostalgic hot spring street. The entire journey is chauffeured by a professional driver, allowing you to easily complete the triple experience of Yamagata's history, culture, hot spring scenery, and local customs, gaining natural scenery, photo opportunities, and cultural experiences in one day. Pick-up and drop-off are available at hotels within a 2km radius of Sendai JR Station. If the hotel is beyond 2KM, please select the Sendai Station meeting point option. This route requires climbing stairs and a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.

Highlights

Three classic attractions: Hojuzan Mountain Temple (Risshaku-ji Temple) overlooks the beautiful mountain scenery, Tendou Onsen Road Station offers local characteristics, and Ginzan Onsen's dreamy hot spring street is perfect for taking photos.
Thousand-step stone staircase experience: Yamadera has more than a thousand stone steps, along the way to enjoy the ancient temple architecture and natural scenery, is a perfect combination of fitness and photo opportunities.
Hot spring town stroll: Ginzan Onsen's wooden old ryokans, streams and retro gas lamps complement each other, and the scenery is beautiful in all seasons, especially the winter snow scene is dreamy.
Local Feature Experience: Tendou Onsen Road Station offers local snacks, local specialties and relaxing rest, is a good opportunity to experience the local customs of Japan.
Thoughtful transportation arrangements: Round-trip transportation from Sendai makes it easy to visit Yamagata's most representative historical, cultural and hot spring attractions.

What's included

Chinese-speaking staff
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees

What's not included

Admission to Hojuzan Risshaku-ji Temple
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a participation date
Purchase Notice | Important reminders please be sure to read [Pre-Trip Notice] Please be sure to gather on time: If you do not participate in the trip due to personal reasons (being late/getting lost/feeling unwell, etc.), you will not be refunded. Please note that no refunds will be given. This itinerary is a group tour with a fixed route, and you will need to share a ride with other passengers throughout the journey. Parking is not allowed outside of the attractions. Depending on the number of people in the group on the day, a small car model with a driver acting as a guide may be used. Please cooperate with the staff throughout the journey (in the case of a small car, you will enjoy a more flexible itinerary rhythm, and the driver will focus on driving, and the explanation content will be relatively simple). The itinerary may be adjusted due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather. If there are delays or partial changes, no refunds or compensation will be provided. Passengers who need to take a flight on the same day should sign up with caution or reserve sufficient time. Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free, and the extra part can be paid to the driver on the spot for 2000 Japanese Yen/piece. Please be sure to note this when placing the order. If you do not inform in advance, the guide has the right to refuse you to get on the bus and the tour fee will not be refunded. Registration for elders over 70 years old and pregnant women: No later than one day before departure, please ask the staff at the email on your voucher for a disclaimer agreement and sign it, and return it to us to ensure travel safety. [Notice during the trip] The stop time of each attraction has been optimized, please strictly abide by the time so as not to affect the overall itinerary. The itinerary time may be adjusted due to force majeure factors such as traffic, weather, and crowds. If there are delays or partial itinerary changes, refunds or compensation cannot be requested. Please forgive and understand the uncertainty of the journey. Traffic jams may occur during holidays and peak periods. The tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary depending on the situation. Please be prepared and thank you for your understanding and cooperation. In order to maintain the cleanliness of the carriage, please do not eat or drink in the car. If damage is caused, a cleaning fee will be charged according to local standards. Please work together to create a comfortable riding environment. If you leave the group by yourself/leave the team halfway after the trip starts, it will be regarded as automatically giving up the service, and no refund will be given. (The safety responsibility during the departure period needs to be borne by yourself) -
Departure: Get picked up at 07:30 - 08:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. ▶The tour guide will not contact passengers in advance. If needed, you can exchange contact information with the tour guide on the spot on the day of the tour. ▶Please check the license plate and tour guide details in the email sent from 16:00-22:00 (Japan time) 1 day before departure. If there are multiple emails, the latest one sent shall prevail. This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 09:40, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Risshakuji Temple (Yamadera), Hojuzan Yamadera Temple (Risshaku-ji Temple) - revered as a temple that severs bad karma. Because it is built on a mountain, the temple is arranged in layers along the hillside. The most famous is the thousand-step stone staircase leading to the main hall, where you can enjoy the scenery of the mountains and forests and the architecture of the ancient temple. Yamadera Temple is a famous sightseeing and pilgrimage destination in eastern Japan, and is also a popular spot for photography enthusiasts. [Attraction/experience] 12:00, 40 min(s), Self-guided, Tendo Onsen, Roadside Station-Tendō Onsen where you can experience a foot bath. You can have a simple lunch here. Relax in the foot bath, this area is the number one producer of French pears in Japan, so you can enjoy the sweet fruits of Tendo. [Attraction/experience] 13:40, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Ginzan Onsen, Ginzan Onsen is one of Japan's most representative hot spring towns, with wooden inns and retro gas lamps lining the river. The scenery is charming in all four seasons, and the winter snowscape is especially dreamlike. You can stroll through the hot spring town, take photos, or experience a foot bath. Please note that the Ginzan Onsen shuttle bus fee is at your own expense. [Transportation] 15:40 By bus [Return] 18:10 - 18:30, at [JR Sendai Station,]() ▶ The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to the smooth progress of the day's itinerary, good road conditions, etc. ▶ The actual time of arrival at the dismissal point will vary depending on road conditions. ▶ To avoid losses, please do not arrange other activities for the evening of the same day. Thank you for your understanding. Day {num}
This activity has no age limit Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Children aged 0+ will be charged the same rate as adults
【Notification Sending Time】One day before your trip, between 16:00 and 22:00 Japan time, we will send detailed guide and vehicle information via email. Please be sure to check your inbox. During peak travel season, the sending time may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the last one. 【LINE Add Friend Instructions】Due to different LINE account registration regions, there may be regional restrictions, and in some cases, it may not be possible to add friends by searching for an account. We appreciate your understanding. 【Group Tour Description】This itinerary is a fixed international group tour route. You will travel with other passengers in the same vehicle. Temporary stops are not possible in non-scenic areas, so please understand. 【Meeting Notice】Please be sure to arrive at the designated location on time. If you are unable to participate in the itinerary due to lateness, getting lost, or other personal reasons, it will be considered an automatic forfeiture, and related fees will not be refunded. 【Vehicle Arrangement】Depending on the number of participants on the day, a small car service with a driver doubling as a guide may be arranged. This format offers more flexible itinerary planning, but the driver will prioritize safe driving, and the commentary along the way will be relatively brief. 【Itinerary Adjustment】The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic conditions, weather changes, or other force majeure factors. In case of delay or partial change, no refund or compensation will be provided. If you have subsequent travel plans or flight arrangements on the same day, please be sure to allow sufficient time. [Special Groups] Seniors aged 70 or above, or pregnant women, who register for a tour group must sign and return a waiver form no later than one day before departure to ensure travel safety. 【Itinerary Notes】The duration of stay at each attraction has been pre-planned. Please adhere to the meeting times to avoid affecting the overall arrangement. During peak season or holidays, traffic congestion may occur, and the tour guide will adjust the itinerary sequence according to the actual situation. 【In-car Regulations】To maintain a clean environment inside the vehicle, please do not eat or drink in the car. If any damage or mess is caused, a cleaning fee will be charged according to local standards. 【Explanation for Leaving the Group】If you leave the group on your own after the itinerary begins, it will be considered an automatic waiver of subsequent services, and related fees will not be refunded. During this period, the traveler will be solely responsible for their personal and property safety. Attraction information 【Shuttle Bus Information for Scenic Area】Due to traffic control implemented at Ginzan Onsen, external vehicles (including tourist buses) are prohibited from entering the hot spring town. All travelers must transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus according to on-site arrangements to travel to and from Ginzan Onsen. The shuttle bus fee is approximately 500 JPY per person (the actual amount is subject to on-site announcement). Please pay in cash on-site. Please note that related expenses are at your own discretion. Prohibitions & Limitations This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility Accessibility Child seats are not available
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