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Full Day Yamagata Tour from Sendai: Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen
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Sendai
About
Discover the timeless beauty of Yamagata on this captivating day tour! Ascend the historic 1,015 stone steps of Yama-dera (Hojusan Risshaku-ji Temple), a sacred site established in 860 AD and immortalized by poet Matsuo Basho. Marvel at the ancient Konpon Chudo, Japan's oldest beech wood structure. Then, journey to Ginzan Onsen, a charming hot spring town with 500 years of history. Stroll through its nostalgic streets, lined with traditional ryokans, cafes, and souvenir shops, feeling as if you've stepped back in time. Book now for an unforgettable journey into Japan's past!
Highlights
12 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking guide
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Lunch
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai City Tourist Information Center
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of Sendai City Tourist Information Center, located JR Sendai station 3F
Return
Sendai Station
Tour ends upon arrival at Sendai Station around 8:30pm
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Full Day Yamagata Tour from Sendai: Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen
(1) Reviews
Sendai
About
Discover the timeless beauty of Yamagata on this captivating day tour! Ascend the historic 1,015 stone steps of Yama-dera (Hojusan Risshaku-ji Temple), a sacred site established in 860 AD and immortalized by poet Matsuo Basho. Marvel at the ancient Konpon Chudo, Japan's oldest beech wood structure. Then, journey to Ginzan Onsen, a charming hot spring town with 500 years of history. Stroll through its nostalgic streets, lined with traditional ryokans, cafes, and souvenir shops, feeling as if you've stepped back in time. Book now for an unforgettable journey into Japan's past!
Highlights
12 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking guide
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Lunch
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai City Tourist Information Center
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of Sendai City Tourist Information Center, located JR Sendai station 3F
Return
Sendai Station
Tour ends upon arrival at Sendai Station around 8:30pm
Itinerary
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Sendai City Tourist Information Center
Take a local train from Sendai Station to Yamadera Station.
1 hour and 10 minutes
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Risshaku-ji Temple
Established in the year 860, Yama-dera (Hojusan Risshaku-ji Temple) is the setting for poems of Matsuo Basho, Japan's most famous poet in the Edo period. It is gaining popularity as a sightseeing spot where visitors can relish the scenery after climbing 1,015 stone steps. Blessed with abundant nature, this place has an atmosphere that can be enjoyed in every season. After heading down the mountain, enjoy free time for lunch. Please note that lunch is not included and is at your own expense.
2 hours
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Yamadera Station
Take a rapid train, bullet train and bus to the historic hot spring town of Ginzan Onsen.
3 hours and 15 minutes
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Ginzan Onsen
Ginzan Onsen is filled with a retro atmosphere where visitors can feel as if they've traveled back in time. This traditional hot spring town features wooden hot spring lodgings lining both banks of the Ginzan River, a townscape so scenic that a government ordinance has been passed to preserve it. Revel in the nostalgic atmosphere while enjoying a stroll around the hot spring town.
1 hour
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Ōishida Station
Transfer back to Oishida Station, then take local trains to Sendai Station.
