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Journey to the Ancient Northern Heart Roots of Japan
1-chōme
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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This tour commemorates the 1300th anniversary of Tagajo's founding, offering a rich experience of ancient Japanese culture. Activities include a visit to the Tohoku History Museum, a special lunch featuring ancient rice, shell painting, and trying on aristocratic attire from the ancient era. Additionally, participants can enjoy a dinner inspired by Nara-period court cuisine. It's a perfect tour for those interested in history and culture, offering a full day of engaging experiences.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Transportation during the tour
Lunch
Dinner
Facility usage
Experience fees
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai Station
Staff with a board that reads “Mirai Creation Experience” will be waiting in front of the Shinkansen ticket gate at JR Sendai Station.
Return
Journey to the Ancient Northern Heart Roots of Japan
1-chōme
About
This tour commemorates the 1300th anniversary of Tagajo's founding, offering a rich experience of ancient Japanese culture. Activities include a visit to the Tohoku History Museum, a special lunch featuring ancient rice, shell painting, and trying on aristocratic attire from the ancient era. Additionally, participants can enjoy a dinner inspired by Nara-period court cuisine. It's a perfect tour for those interested in history and culture, offering a full day of engaging experiences.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Transportation during the tour
Lunch
Dinner
Facility usage
Experience fees
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai Station
Staff with a board that reads “Mirai Creation Experience” will be waiting in front of the Shinkansen ticket gate at JR Sendai Station.
Return
Itinerary
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Sendai Station
First, we will gather at Sendai Station and then take the train to Kokufu-Tagajo Station.
45 minutes
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Tohoku History Museum
A guide will lead you to the Tohoku History Museum, where you'll enjoy both the permanent and special exhibitions with expert commentary from a curator. Afterward, you'll have lunch at the museum's restaurant "&Sun," featuring a special dish made with ancient rice, a specialty of Tagajo City.
2 hours and 45 minutes
3
Tagajo City Cultural Center
At the adjacent facility "Shiyukan," you will experience shell painting, followed by a visit to the exhibition at the Cultural Heritage Research Center. You'll also have the opportunity to try on ancient attire.
2 hours and 45 minutes
4
Taga Castle Ruins
You will tour the historic sites of Tagajo City, including the "Tagajo Ruins," one of Japan's three major historical sites, while dressed in ancient attire for commemorative photos. A highlight of the tour is the "South Gate," which is currently being restored in honor of the 1300th anniversary of Tagajo’s founding.
45 minutes
5
Shiogama Shrine
Shiogama Shrine is dedicated to the deity of salt-making and is considered a spiritual support for the people of Tagajo, even during the Nara period. You can stroll through the beautiful shrine grounds and take commemorative photos while dressed in ancient attire.
1 hour
6
Tagajo
In the Nara period, meals often relied on preserved dried foods due to their long shelf life. Since the capital, Heijokyo in Nara, was located in a basin, dried goods were brought from across Japan. However, it is believed that in coastal areas like Tagajo, fresh seafood may have been consumed even back then. With this concept in mind, this tour offers an original special dinner inspired by Nara-period imperial cuisine. The location of the dinner may vary depending on the date.
2 hours and 15 minutes
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Sendai Station
From Tagajo Station or Kokufu-Tagajo Station, take the train to Sendai Station, where the tour ends.
