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Full Day Yamagata Tour from Sendai: Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews12 h 40 minFree cancellationBy JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Ginzan Onsen

About this activity

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!

What's included

  • ✓English-speaking guide
  • ✓Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of Sendai City Tourist Information Center, located JR Sendai station 3F

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations. - Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be changed to a hired car, taxi, etc. - Seats may not be designated
  • As suitcases, etc. cannot be brought during the tour, please have them delivered in advance, or leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge
  • There are many stone steps at Yama-dera (Hojusan Risshaku-ji Temple). Wearing shoes easy to walk in is recommended
  • Snowfall is expected in winter. Wearing snow boots or other shoes that protect against snow is recommended

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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