One-day tour of Yamadera (Risshaku-ji Temple) on Mount Hōju in Yamagata & Ginzan Onsen
Departing from Sendai
Risshaku-ji Temple
- Millennium Ancient Temple Pilgrimage: Ascend the 1015 stone steps of the mountain temple and experience the poetic atmosphere of Matsuo Basho's haiku.
- Shogi Capital Cultural Experience: Observe shogi production at Tendo Onsen and taste French pear delicacies.
- Ginzan Onsen Fairytale Walk: Explore the "Spirited Away"-style bathhouse and experience the Taisho romantic atmosphere.
- Yamagata Specialty Food Tasting: Enjoy local delicacies such as tempura soba and curry bread.
- Free Foot Bath Relaxation Experience: Enjoy special foot baths in Ginzan Onsen and Tendo to soothe your body and mind.
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Sendai, professional driver and guide service, easily explore the cultural and natural essence of Yamagata.
What to expect
Embark on a cultural journey through Yamagata's hidden gems, departing from Sendai in the early morning 🚌. First, we'll visit the ancient Risshaku-ji Temple 🏯, where you can climb the 1015 stone steps and immerse yourself in the world of Matsuo Basho's haiku (temple visit fees are at your own expense 💰). Afterwards, experience shogi piece making and French pear delicacies at Tendo Onsen 🎎. Finally, stroll through Ginzan Onsen town ♨️, explore the bathhouse that inspired 'Spirited Away', and savor tempura soba noodles on the nostalgic streets lit by gas lamps. A professional guide will accompany you throughout the day, allowing you to fully appreciate Yamagata's history, craftsmanship, and hot spring culture ✨.

Hōshō-ji Temple in Yamagata Prefecture is an ancient Tendai Buddhist temple founded in 860 by the priest Jikaku Daishi. It is famous for its 1,015 stone steps, which are said to eliminate one earthly desire with each step climbed. The temple's Konponchūdō




A comprehensive rest area located in Tendo City, the capital of shogi. You can watch demonstrations of shogi piece production, sample local specialty French pear processed foods, and experience a free shogi-themed foot bath. Blending traditional crafts, a





This hot spring town, with a history of 500 years, preserves a group of wooden buildings from the Taisho to early Showa periods. Legend has it that the bathhouse "Notoya" is the model for "Spirited Away", and the Swordsmith Village in "Demon Slayer" was i




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