- Private airport transfers
- Gran Class bullet train ticket from Tokyo to Aomori
- 7 Day Japan Rail Pass (Green)
- JPY1,500 Pasmo Card for use on the non JR trains
- Private taxi tour of Tsugaru area
- Private tour of Nikko Toshogu Shrine "Shogun-no-ma"
- Private half day guided tour of Tokyo
- 1 night at the Tokyo Station Hotel
- 3 nights at the Hoshino Resort KAI Tsugaru
- 2 nights at the Wanoi in Kakunodate
- 2 nights at the Westin Sendai
- 2 nights at the Fufu Nikko
- 3 nights at the Sakura Prince Hotel in Tokyo
- Breakfast daily
*Prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Journey to Japan's northern region where hidden gems await and where you can discover breathtaking scenery, unique culture and delicious food.
*inclusions shown in the bullet points - package does not include airfares
Matsushima Bay, Sendai
From Sendai Station board a JR Senseki Line train to Matsushima Kaigan Station. (40 mins) From here it is a ten minute walk to Zuiganji Temple. (08:00 - 15:30/JPY700)
Originally established in 828AD, Zuiganji is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temples in northern Japan. Built at the end of a period of long, civil wars, the temple features a watchtower and nightingale alarm floors which are more commonly defence features found in castles. The temple is surrounded by small caves where monks once lived and prayed.
Next, visit Etsuin Temple (08:30 - 16:00/JPY300), a short walk from Zuiganji. Etsuin Temple is home to the mausoleum of samurai ruler, Date Masamune's grandson, who died mysteriously at age 19. The Mausoleum is decorated with western designs and symbols brought back from Europe on a trade mission sent by Date Masamune.
Enjoy a hot matcha green tea and Japanese sweet at the Kanrantei Tea House. (08:30 - 16:30/JPY150 entry; JPY300-700 for tea) *Place your tea and sweet orders at the ticket booth. The Kanrantei Tea House is the tea house of the ruling Date family and once served tea to samurai and royal guests. Now the tea house is open to the public and overlooks Matsushima Bay.
Take a sightseeing boat trip around Matsushima Bay and its 260 islands. A number of companies offer 50 minute cruises that depart from the pier next to the rest house. (departs hourly 09:00 - 15:00/JPY1,500)
Stay: Westin Sendai - 2/2
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