Sendai Trip Overview
Sendai, a beautiful city surrounded by rich nature, flourished thanks to a commander: Date Masamune 400 years ago. He is famous for his strategy and tactics but he is also popular because of his sense of art which is inherited in the culture of the city.
You will visit spots related to Date Masamune on this tour with your otomo guide such as the spot where Masamune is enshrined, a gorgeous shrine which is a national treasure, and more! You will appreciate that you have your private tour guide!
Make sure to try the iconic Sendai food: Zunda mochi, rice cake with mashed pea!
Don’t forget to book your tour to make the most of your Sendai tour with your otomo guide!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Sendai, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Sendai Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Sendai, a beautiful city surrounded by rich nature, flourished thanks to a commander: Date Masamune 400 years ago. He is famous for his strategy and tactics but he is also popular because of his sense of art which is inherited in the culture of the city.
You will visit spots related to Date Masamune on this tour with your otomo guide such as the spot where Masamune is enshrined, a gorgeous shrine which is a national treasure, and more! You will appreciate that you have your private tour guide!
Make sure to try the iconic Sendai food: Zunda mochi, rice cake with mashed pea!
Don’t forget to book your tour to make the most of your Sendai tour with your otomo guide!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: おみやげ処せんだい 新幹線中央改札内, 1 Chome-1 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan
Omiyage Dokoro Sendai: Let’s get some snacks here and get ready for the tour! There are many snacks from classic one to local ones such as the iconic Sendai food: Sasakama, sort of a fish cake, and Zunda mochi, rice cake with mashed peas! Your otomo guide will give you tips which one to buy if you are not sure what to buy.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Zuihoden, 23-2 Otamayashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0814 Miyagi Prefecture
You will start your tour here at the place where Date Masamune is enshrined! The ornaments are so beautiful and gorgeous that you will forget it is a grave! Meet the rich culture of time back then!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sendai City Museum, 26 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0862 Miyagi Prefecture
A museum exhibiting many things related to Date Masamune and the history of Sendai city! You can have an experience of making your own family crest and also wear a helmet that samurais used to wear during war.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gengo Chaya, 1-1 Sakuragaokakōen, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0823, Japan
Have a break at a traditional teahouse famous among locals! Don’t forget to try the iconic Sendai sweet: Zunda mochi! The Zunda mochi made in a traditional way is awesome!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ruins of Sendai Castle Shimizu-mon, 26 Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0862, Japan
The site of the castle of Date family. You can have a panoramic view of the whole city from high ground. It is a pity that the castle itself doesn’t exist anymore but you can know how it was like with CG!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Osaki Hachiman Shrine, 4-6-1 Hachiman, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0871 Miyagi Prefecture
The oldest existing shrine built in “Gongen-zukuri style” in Japan. It is a national treasure and is famous among locals as their guardian. It is also famous as a spot to bring luck for business and competition.
Duration: 1 hour
