Discover the spirit of Sendai on an immersive afternoon journey blending craft, culture, and tradition. Begin at Jogi Nyorai Saiho‑ji Temple, a serene mountainside sanctuary known for blessings of harmony and good fortune. Enjoy free time to explore and try local favorites such as sankaku‑age or miso‑grilled rice balls. Continue to Kumanodo, where artisans guide you in lacquering your own chopsticks using techniques rooted in Sendai’s historic tansu craftsmanship—your finished piece will be delivered within Japan. Conclude with a rare insider visit to Nakayu Sake Brewery, operating since 1906, to learn the art of sake making and taste distinctive brews not usually accessible to the public. W...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private car transfer
Admission fees
Experience fees
English-speaking guide fee
Lunch at your own expense
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai City Tourist Information Center
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the Sendai City Tourist Information Center on the 3rd floor of JR Sendai Station. After exiting the Shinkansen Central Gate on 3F, walk straight ahead.
Return
Sendai Station
Tour ends upon arrival at Sendai Station.
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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting locationspecified 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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Discover the spirit of Sendai on an immersive afternoon journey blending craft, culture, and tradition. Begin at Jogi Nyorai Saiho‑ji Temple, a serene mountainside sanctuary known for blessings of harmony and good fortune. Enjoy free time to explore and try local favorites such as sankaku‑age or miso‑grilled rice balls. Continue to Kumanodo, where artisans guide you in lacquering your own chopsticks using techniques rooted in Sendai’s historic tansu craftsmanship—your finished piece will be delivered within Japan. Conclude with a rare insider visit to Nakayu Sake Brewery, operating since 1906, to learn the art of sake making and taste distinctive brews not usually accessible to the public. W...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private car transfer
Admission fees
Experience fees
English-speaking guide fee
Lunch at your own expense
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai City Tourist Information Center
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the Sendai City Tourist Information Center on the 3rd floor of JR Sendai Station. After exiting the Shinkansen Central Gate on 3F, walk straight ahead.
Return
Sendai Station
Tour ends upon arrival at Sendai Station.
Itinerary
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Saihoji Temple
This temple is said to grant blessings for matchmaking, fertility, and safe childbirth. Its charm lies in its quiet environment surrounded by beautiful nature. After visiting together with the guide, you can take an unguided stroll and purchase your own lunch. Sendai's local specialties include sankaku-age (deep-fried triangular tofu) and yakimeshi (toasted rice ball with miso paste).
1 hour and 20 minutes
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Kumanodo Gallery
Kumanodo is a workshop specializing in Sendai tansu, a designated traditional craft of Miyagi Prefecture where artisans handcraft traditional Japanese chests using wood and iron fittings. The lacquer painting techniques used in the process of making Sendai tansu can be tried firsthand by customers during the chopsticks lacquering experience under the direct supervision of artisans. Customers will receive the chopsticks they made by post at a later date. *As it takes time for the lacquer to dry, the chopsticks made at Sendai Tansu Kumanodo cannot be brought home on the day. Delivery is available only within Japan. Please pay JPY 820 in cash at the location. The lacquer has to have dried before delivery, so it will take around 4 days until arrival. Because of this, delivery is possible only for customers who will be staying in Japan for at least 5 more days. The chopsticks lacquering experience at Sendai Tansu Kumanodo is available for customers 6 years of age and older.
1 hour
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㈱中勇酒造店
Learn about the history and tradition of sake brewing spanning over 100 years as well as innovative techniques at Nakayu Sake Brewery, which was established in 1906. Together with an expert guide, take a tour inside a sake brewery, which is not usually open to the public; learn in depth about the process by which rice, water, and zeal of the master brewer create Japanese sake; and look forward to tasting a variety of sake. The taste testing experience is not included for customers under 20 years of age. During the sake brewery tour, as there will be slippery areas and shoe disinfection, please do not wear high heels or other similar footwear. Thank you for your cooperation.
