Things to do in Sendai

Hotel shuttle within 2km of Sendai JR Station makes getting around super convenient. There isn't much of a guided tour; everyone just shares a comfortable 9-passenger van. Be sure to check the email sent the evening before for the exact arrival time at the pick-up spot, and it is recommended to head downstairs a bit early to wait. The following costs are not included: Fox Village admission fee (Junior high school students and above = 1500 yen / younger = free); Hand-stretched Shiroishi Umumen noodles at Koan (meal cost). We arrived and waited for a table before the restaurant opened, with a total of about 15 people across two vans. It took 17 minutes just to be seated and place our orders after opening, leaving only 15 minutes until the meeting time after the food was served. Waiting so long for a meal and then having to rush through eating was quite stressful—while the van will wait for you, it is rather annoying.

Although the weather was not perfect as we could only see nothing on Zao Cable car, the guide was helpful to try suggesting other routes. He was also a funny guide to make us feel relaxed during the whole journey. Also, the customers from Taiwan were so friendly to allow me mingle in their group🥹Recommend the tour to everyone who is planning to join. Better to bring a jacket to keep you warm on the Zao mountain!

I really appreciated the driver contacting me via WhatsApp the day before departure. Since it was a small group with few participants, hotel pickup and drop-off service was provided. The canyon scenery was lovely; sitting in the boat, feeding the fish along the way, and admiring the surrounding views was very relaxing. The lunch tasted good, and the afternoon consisted of more leisurely sightseeing spots.

our driver, Wei, is very enthusiastic and friendly. overall, this day trip is of low value, the fox village was small and boring. the noodle place was closed. it was crowded on the ginzan onsen shuttle bus and the place was small. the driving roads was not smooth and most of the time were spent on driving.

The one-day shared tour was very convenient, and with a small group, we moved quickly. The driver was very kind and polite, and simple English communication was sufficient. The timing and pace of travel between attractions and free time were managed perfectly!

Although we didn't visit during the winter, it was still very beautiful. The overall environment is peaceful with quite a few tourists. For visitors who plan to soak in the hot springs, it is recommended to bring your own towel to dry your feet. Sitting by the river to enjoy the scenery and relax is a wonderful experience.

The tour guide was very thoughtful! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, and the nine-seater van was full. The timing was perfectly managed, and the guide even gave us a brief introduction to the sights. It's a shame it rained the whole time we were there, which made it a bit more challenging! Even so, we still felt that overall, it was a great one-day trip! Not tiring at all! Highly recommend it to everyone.

This trip to Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium was truly soul-soothing! As soon as I walked in, I was deeply awestruck by the massive tank recreating the Sanriku Sea. Watching tens of thousands of sardines shimmering and dancing like a storm to the music and lighting made time stand completely still. The outdoor dolphin and sea lion show was the highlight of the whole day, with the marine animals showing incredible energy and teamwork in the largest open-air tank in the Tohoku region, earning continuous applause from the crowd. What made my heart melt the most was being able to see penguins waddling closely by on parade—they are just irresistibly cute! The aquarium's layout is smooth and the environment is bright and clean. It is a wonderful place where both adults and children can harvest an abundance of happiness.