| Part 1 "What is attractive and fun in Tohoku" |
The Tohoku region is to the north of Tokyo. This is a place where you can encounter culture which was created by modest and warm people and their lifestyle as well as Japan's original natural landscape such as stunning scenery of beautiful nature.
The Shinkansen, running north to south, makes your trip even more convenient, comfortable and fun. Shinkansen goes as far as Hokkaido, which allows you to schedule a variety of travel plans. |
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Sendai of Miyagi Prefecture is the central city in the Tohoku region. |
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| Sendai is a modern city of more than a million people, which offers excellent shopping, dining, and attractions. Just outside of Sendai, relaxingly hot springs are nestled against the backdrop of rustic scenery. The blending of the unspoiled natural beauty and the modern life will undoubtedly impress you with each visit. |
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Sendai which is known as “Mori-no-Miyako,” or the City of Trees. Zelkova trees line the boulevard on both sides for about 700 meters.
Access:
From Sendai St. /Take a Sendai City Subway. around Kotodai-Koen Station. |
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The site of Sendai Castle (also called Aoba Castle), which was founded by Sendai’s first domain lord Date Masamune, offers a panoramic view of the city of Sendai from the site of Honmaru where a there is a statue of Masamune on a horse.
Access:
From Sendai St. /Take a Loople Sendai bus to the Sendaijo-ato bus stop |
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Holiday Inn ANA Sendai
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| City/Area | Miyagi |
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| - Sendai city |
JPY 16,300˜
Room Only, Double(Sleep2)
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| Enjoy the service and hospitality of the internationally recognized Holiday Inn brand. This hotel is conveniently located, just a 6-minute walk from the Sendai Station East Exit, and offers guests a comfortable and relaxing environment as well as great access to shopping areas. A parking space for a bus is available at the hotel (One space available, JYP 5,000 / N). |
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai
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| City/Area | Miyagi |
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| - Sendai city |
JPY 19,700˜
Room Only, Double(Sleep2)
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| This hotel is within walking distance of Kokubuncho, the largest shopping area in the Tohoku region. With large communal baths on the top floor, free of charge for guests, and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, the Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai aims to provide a comfortable stay. The hotel is close to prefectural and city offices and also offers great access to various tourist spots. |
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Matsushima, one of the three most picturesque sites in Japan.Get on a JR senseki Line train bound for Matsushima-Kaigan Station for 40 minutes. You can walk from the station. |
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| Matsushima’s scenic beauty attracts numerous visitors to its more than 260 islands. Visitors can also enjoy a cruise on a sightseeing boat along Matsushima Bay. |
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| The one and only true taste of Matsushima lies within a delicacy hidden beneath its ocean waves: Matsushima Oysters. They are available to savor from October to March. Kakigoya, a restaurant which offers an all-you-can-eat course of oysters, cooked in the shell, is also open during this special period.
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Matsushima Bay Cruise & Green Tea Break Time at a Historical Tea House |
JPY 2,000 |
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Everyday |
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ACT1J00303TTB |
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Matsushima Bay was the first bay in Japan to be included in the World's Most Beautiful Bays Club. Go on a cruise at Matsushima Bay, one of Japan's three most spectacular views, and enjoy some traditional Japanese sweets and matcha green tea at Kanrantei, a popular sightseeing spot.
Take advantage of this special price, which is much more affordable than the regular price! - Adult fare JPY 2,000 on this plan (reduced from the regular price of JPY 2,300) |
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Hotel Taikanso
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| City/Area | Miyagi |
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| - Matsushima |
JPY 25,900˜
With Breakfast,Japanese/Western Room (Sleep2)
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| A rich variety of seafood dishes are served at this resort hotel, spanning the culinary traditions of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines. The ingredients are caught fresh from the Pacific. The hilltop hotel commands a breathtaking view of Matsushima. |
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Hotel Ubudo
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| City/Area | Miyagi |
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| - Matsushima |
JPY 35,700˜
With Breakfast, Twin(Sleep2)
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| This is a new type of hotel that infuses Japanese style into an Asian resort atmosphere. Guests can also look forward to relaxing in Matsushima's first natural onsen. |
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Hiraizumii a registered World Heritage site was founded by Osh-Fujiwara clan. The way of representation for the ideal world based on Buddhism in Hiraizumi is very unique.
Get off a Shinkansen at Ichinoseki Station and get on a JR Tohoku Main Line train for 7 minutes and then get off at Hiraizumi station. Buses are available and convenient for your travel. |
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| The Konjikido (Golden Hall) was designated a National Treasure, one of the first in Japan, and is the only building which remains from the original structure. This small hall is dedicated to Amida Nyorai (the Buddha of Infinite Light) and apart from the roof, is covered with gold leaf both inside and out.About 5 minutes on the Hiraizumi Loop Bus "Run-Run" from Hiraizumi Station to Chuson-ji. |
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| The Pure Land Garden is arranged such that the temple, garden, and pond are unified as one.Its beauty remains essentially unchanged for eight centuries, blending harmoniously with the surrounding trees to form an eternal landscape.About 5 minutes on the Hiraizumi Loop Bus "Run-Run" from Hiraizumi Station to Motsu-ji. |
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World Heritage Hiraizumi Sightseeing Set Plan |
JPY 4,500 |
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ACT1T03504TTB |
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This sightseeing set plan includes a visit to Chuson-ji Temple, Zen meditation experience, and lunch with healthy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and Iwate regional hot pot.
Hiraizumi sightseeing is a breeze with the assistance of a rental audio guide pen available in your preferred language from English, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. |
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Hanamaki Onsen Kashoen
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| City/Area | Iwate |
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| - Hanamaki Onsen |
JPY 40,700˜
With Breakfast, Japanese Room(Sleep2)
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| The hypotonic alkaline hot spring at Kashoen is known for its beautifying effects on the skin. Enjoy Japanese kaiseki course cuisine carefully prepared with selected ingredients at this quiet inn surrounded by beautiful Japanese red pine trees. |
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Airinkan
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| City/Area | Iwate |
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| - Hanamaki Onsen |
JPY 27,800˜
With Breakfast, Japanese Room(Sleep2)
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| Totally enjoy hot springs in 17 different baths! There are unique baths using hot spring water constantly flowing directly from the source! Guests can also choose from plans with dinner served in guest rooms, or kamado (hearth-cooked) cuisine with brand Hakkinton pork! |
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| The moutainous landform of Yamagata has created its local religions and culture. And a special atmosphere is also created by its beautiful scenery and historical buildings. You can start travelling from each stop of Yamagata Shinkansen. |
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In the old times, water transportation flourished on Mogawa river and carried local products such as rice to Kansai area. Mogawa river is a famous sightseeing spot for its magnificent gorge. People can appreciate different landscapes of the four seasons, especially the fresh green in June and July and the snow from December to March. Taking the boat equipped with Kotatsu (Japanese table with a built-in heater and a blanket that covers all four sides) in winter is highly recommended.
Access:
Yamagata shinkansen Shijo St. transfer to JR rikuusaisen to Furukuchi Station |
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Hagurosan, one of the Dewasanzan, is known as a sacred place in Tohoku where mountain priests used to train and practice. Omotesando (front approach) goes on for 1.7km with 2,446 stone steps and a line of cedar trees 350 to 500 years old on both sides. Hagurosan was given three stars on Michelin Greenguide Japon for its great scenery that keeps attracting tourists. Located in the middle of the cedar trees is a national treasure, Gojuno-to. It is also a highly recommended hiking tour.
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35 minutes by bus from JR Uetsu Line Tsuruoka Station (arrive at the entrance of Zuijinmon) |
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Learn about Yamagata's Traditional Culture! Samurai Experience Plan in a Japanese Sword Dojo |
JPY 17,000 |
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Mon.,Wed.,Thu.Fri.,Sat. |
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servise |
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ACT1T03004TTB |
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1. Watch an impressive demonstration of a cutting of a straw post with a real Japanese sword in a dojo of Battodo, a martial art using real Japanese swords to cut the target.
2. Includes explanations in English about the samurai spirit and bushido, which covers etiquette, an explanation on katana, the history of the katana, and how samurai fought.
3. Experience simple martial art moves using a practice sword (guidance in English). |
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Kameya
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| City/Area | Yamagata |
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- YinohamaOnsen/
Tsuruoka |
JPY 35,900˜
With Breakfast, Japanese Room (Sleep2)
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| All of the rooms have baths with views of the Sea of Japan. Hotel facilities include a large bath, an open-air bath, and a cypress bath. The view of the sunset is also spectacular. |
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Takimikan
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| City/Area | Yamagata |
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| - Ginzan Onsen |
JPY 34,700˜
With Breakfast & Dinner, Japanese Room (Sleep2)
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| This secluded inn stands on a hill in Ginzan Onsen. There is a free nighttime shuttle service everyday from 20:15-20:45 running to the Ginzan Onsen area and walking tour (no reservation necessary). |
