【Miyagi・Matsushima】松島夜燈欣賞楓情萬種

12:25

Meet at the stained-glass windows of Sendai Sta. 12:30　Visit ‘Date no Komichi’ local produce and souvenir area of Sendai Station to sample some local Japanese sake!

12:40

Visit ‘Sendai’s Kitchen’, Sendai Morning Market. This market is always buzzing with local shoppers and restaurant owners searching for the freshest local produce from the many fish-mongers, vegetable and fruit stands and specialty stores.

12:50

Taiyaki store (fish shaped sweet pancake) You can enjoy Taiyaki across Japan, but Sendai’s ‘Taikichi’ store is famous for its unique filling flavours, including some Sendai-limited flavours like ‘Zunda-mochi’ or even beef-tongue curry!

12:55

Visit ‘Mitaki Fudoson’, a temple hidden within the busy shopping arcade. Hear the story of ‘Sendai Shiro’ and make a prayer for good fortune!

13:05

Drop-in to Abehei Kamaboko Here you can try grilling your own Sasa-kama to enjoy it at its best – straight off the grill!

13:25

Sendai’s oldest department store, Fujisaki After feasting your eyes on all of the tasty goods in the ‘Depa-chika’ basement, discover another mysterious shrine in an unexpected location…

13:50

Take a walk around Sendai Backstreet Soak-up the retro vibes of the various hole-in-the-wall bars, restaurants and shops and take some notes for your dinner later!

14:07

And it’s off to follow the footsteps of Date Masamune himself by jumping aboard Sendai’s ‘Loople’ sight-seeing bus.

14:15

At the beautiful ‘Zuihoden’, mausoleum of Date Masamune and several generations of the Date family.
Enjoy the scenic location and decorative architecture.
(Leave on the 14:55 bus)

15:02

Ruins of Aoba Castle Enjoy panaromic views over Sendai City.
Indulge in Date’s favourite snack – Zunda (sweet Edamame bean paste) – in either a unique shake or on top of mochi rice-cake!
(Leave on 15:42 bus)

16:03

Osaki Hachimangu Walk through the shrine grounds to the main hall, a designated national treasure, to enjoy the intricate Momoyama style architecture. Make a prayer and receive your fortune!
(Leave on final bus16:43)

17:10

Arrive back to Sendai Station. End of tour.