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Yamadera Private Guided Tour from Sendai

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews5 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Mai Sendai Tohoku tours
Yamadera Private Guided Tour from Sendai

About this activity

I’m Mai, a nationally licensed tour guide with lots of experience in the Tohoku region.

Yamadera is a beautiful temple complex on a mountainside, famous for its breathtaking views from the top.

But Yamadera is not only about climbing steps and enjoying the scenery.

When you explore Yamadera with me, you’ll discover the hidden stories, long history, and spiritual meanings behind each place. This makes the temple more attractive and your trip much more memorable.

The tour starts from Sendai, taking a local train ride to Yamadera.

After climbing to the temple, you’ll also get to enjoy delicious local food.

If you like hiking, I can also introduce you to longer trails around Yamadera that many tourists don’t know.

This tour is perfect for travelers who want to know depth of Japanese culture with a local expert.

What's included

  • ✓guide fee

Not included

  • ✕Your food and drinks. and guid's lunch
  • ✕Your Entrance fee to Yamadera(500yen)
  • ✕transportation fee for you (1720 yen for a round trip per person) you can use JR pass

Meeting and pickup

  • in front of the stained glass on the second floor of Sendai station or Yamadera station

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • it takes about 1 hour from Sendai to Yamadera by local train and it takes 15 minutes from Yamadera station to Yamadera temple on foot
  • You have to pay entrance fee of yamadera 500 yen and your train ticket if you don't have JR pass or Suica (1720 for a round trip per person)
  • You have to climb more than 1000 stairs to the top of Yamadera

Cancellation policy

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

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