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【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)
Spring deal
Tours • From Sendai

【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (150) • 3K+ booked
RM 421.39
30 off
Sale
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Spring deal
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (45) • 1K+ booked
RM 305.89
30 off
Sale
From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour
Tours • From Sendai

From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.2 (348) • 6K+ booked
RM 273.15
30 off
Sale
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Sendai

Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium Ticket

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Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (174) • 8K+ booked
RM 62.45
Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (51) • 1K+ booked
RM 515.05
Day Trip from Sendai: Chuson-ji Temple Konjikido & Geibikei Gorge Cruise (Special Lunch Included)
Spring deal
Klook's choice
Tours • From Sendai

Day Trip from Sendai: Chuson-ji Temple Konjikido & Geibikei Gorge Cruise (Special Lunch Included)

Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (5) • 200+ booked
RM 439.59
20 off
Sale
[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)
Tours • From Sendai

[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)

Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
★ 4.2 (26) • 900+ booked
RM 517.65
Winter wonderland in the Northeast|Ginzan Hot Springs, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, Onihira Edo-chu 2-day tour (including breakfast and dinner at the hot spring hotel)|Depart from Tokyo
Spring deal
RM 962.29
40 off
Sale
Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour
Spring deal
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
RM 436.99
40 off
Sale
Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village
Tours • From Sendai

Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
★ 4.6 (17) • 500+ booked
RM 457.80
20 off
Sale
Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Sendai

Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.5 (26) • 700+ booked
RM 436.99
30 off
Sale
Sendai Departure | Yamagata Yamadera Temple + Tendo Onsen Roadside Station + Ginzan Onsen Day Trip | Temple Climb & Scenic Views + Onsen Town Stroll
Klook's choice
RM 436.99
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (29,148) • 700K+ booked
RM 1,286.79
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Hakodate

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

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★ 4.8 (786) • 10K+ booked
RM 832.35
Freebies
JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

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★ 4.8 (2,107) • 40K+ booked
RM 1,040.45
Japan Buses Ticket
Buses • Tokyo

Japan Buses Ticket

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★ 4.5 (8) • 1K+ booked
From RM 104.05
Tokyo - Sendai Night Bus
Buses • From Tokyo, Sendai

Tokyo - Sendai Night Bus

Book now for today
★ 2.5 (2) • 50+ booked
From RM 182.09
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
Airport trains & buses • From Sendai

Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets

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Instant confirmation
RM 55.75

Hotels in Sendai

Dormy Inn EXPRESS Sendai Seaside
Hotels • Sendai

Dormy Inn EXPRESS Sendai Seaside

Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (1,015) • 100+ booked
From RM 233.90
RM 292.38
KOKO HOTEL Sendai Station West
Hotels • Sendai

KOKO HOTEL Sendai Station West

Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (254) • 50+ booked
From RM 126.93
KOKO HOTEL Sendai Station South
Hotels • Sendai

KOKO HOTEL Sendai Station South

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (326) • 50+ booked
From RM 127.42
Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu
Hotels • Sendai

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (62)
From RM 1,370.65
RM 1,612.54
Sendai Washington Hotel
Hotels • Sendai

Sendai Washington Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (1,020) • 100+ booked
From RM 231.18
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai
Hotels • Sendai

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai

Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (560) • 50+ booked
From RM 181.96
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai
Hotels • Sendai

Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai

Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (1,007)
From RM 267.24
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
Hotels • Sendai

Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (1,028)
From RM 473.75
Hotel Keihan Sendai
Hotels • Sendai

Hotel Keihan Sendai

Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (436)
From RM 278.76
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai-nishiguchi PREMIER
Hotels • Sendai

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai-nishiguchi PREMIER

Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (623)
From RM 350.06
Dormy Inn Sendai Ekimae
Hotels • Sendai

Dormy Inn Sendai Ekimae

Instant confirmation
★ 4.3 (870)
From RM 269.11
RM 336.39
Daiwa Roynet Hotel SENDAI
Hotels • Sendai

Daiwa Roynet Hotel SENDAI

Instant confirmation
★ 4.3 (1,137)
From RM 236.95

Reviews of Sendai activities

Klook 用戶
2026-03-25 13:41:46
Fantastic 5.0
My first visit to Ginzan Onsen two years ago was met with a breathtaking blizzard. I was stunned by the beauty but also frozen by the temperature. Although I enjoyed the purest essence of Taisho Romance, the heavy snowfall prevented me from taking many photos, leaving me with only one picture and a lingering regret. This time, I decided to revisit with my camera to recapture those memories. Without the overwhelming snow and bustling crowds, I could better appreciate the retro charm of the place. I finally got to see the waterfall I missed last time, explore the mine I hadn't visited, and browse the small shops I couldn't properly explore before. Ginzan without the snow offered a different kind of serene elegance. This dream-fulfilling trip finally allowed me to make up for that beautiful regret from years ago. A special shout-out to the incredibly generous and delicious set lunch; I even thought it was extravagant. The plating was truly a work of art, and I thank the travel agency for their thoughtfulness.
Klook 用戶
2026-07-05 12:30:15
Fantastic 5.0
We took a day trip arranged by the travel agency to Fox Village, Shiroishi Umen Noodles, and Ginzan Onsen. The itinerary was packed but rewarding. Observing the foxes up close at Fox Village was a unique experience, the Shiroishi Umen noodles were refreshing and distinctly local, and the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was charmingly rustic. It was an unforgettable experience combining nature, culture, and delicious food.
LEE ******
2026-02-20 08:46:04
Fantastic 5.0
The driver, who also served as our guide, was very attentive. He contacted us the night before to reconfirm the pick-up location. The nine-seater vehicle was comfortable and not crowded. We were fortunate to see Ginzan covered in heavy snowfall — truly a beautiful and worthwhile experience.
WU ********
2026-05-05 04:31:09
Fantastic 5.0
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!
CHU **********
2026-02-18 15:37:38
Fantastic 5.0
From the moment we placed the order, a Chinese-speaking contact person communicated with us in detail about the itinerary. We were even able to make changes until a few days before. Although the driver on the day was Japanese, they had extensive driving experience and could speak simple Chinese, so communication was not a problem. In the end, the itinerary was completed successfully.
bondy ***
2026-02-24 10:48:35
Fantastic 5.0
I booked 2D1N trip to Ginsen Onsen and Mouny Zao via Klook. travel with GogoDay and tour guide Tony Chiu. The driver and Tony are friendly and takes great care everyone. he tried his best to explain things and introduce the places in Chinese, Japanese and English. Also, he is so kind, prepared and provided some warm packs and Japanese sweets for us. Because our group have 50+ mixed with different countries travellers. thank you so much Tony. will strongly recommend this tour to friends and hope we can join your tour group next time!
Klook User
2026-03-12 12:31:14
Fantastic 5.0
We arrived early to the bus stop and had already received a helpful message from our tour guide Yoshi on Whatsapp. We boarded the bus and had Yoshi guide us to the Zao Fox Village and Ginzan Onsen. There were some last minute changes but he explained everything and we had a great day visiting the local prefecture and neighbouring areas. The food was great, the stories Yoshi provided and English translation was great. We visited what we wanted and had a great day. Thank you to Yoshi and our professional driver for making this a great day! Arigato Gozaimasu!
鄭 **
2026-05-24 22:52:12
Fantastic 5.0
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.
CHAN ***
2026-04-03 12:51:23
Fantastic 5.0
Today, I had a wonderful time on a day trip to Zao Fox Village in Sendai and Ginzan Onsen. The weather was beautiful and sunny, which made the entire journey even more enjoyable. At the fox village, I got to observe many adorable foxes up close; they roamed freely, truly allowing me to experience the charm of nature. Furthermore, the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was picturesque, with babbling brooks and magnificent surrounding mountains that uplifted my spirits. Soaking my ankles in the outdoor hot spring and enjoying the comfortable warmth helped me forget the stresses of daily life. Overall, this trip not only allowed me to get up close with foxes but also immersed me in the beautiful natural scenery, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

Sendai at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Sendai?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

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-100%
Busiest +99%
Jan
+49%
Feb
-58%
Mar
-67%
Apr
+66%
May
-67%
Jun
-92% Quietest
Jul
-59%
Aug
-42%
Oct
+12%
Nov
+49%
Dec

Demand for Sendai peaks in January (about 99% above a typical month) and is quietest in July (roughly 92% below a typical month); travellers from Malaysia should book early for January and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in July. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Sendai cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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Avg $64 Priciest $81 Cheapest $8
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities in Sendai are typically cheapest in June at around USD 8, roughly 90% below the October high (about USD 81); June’s low prices also line up with the quieter July demand, so consider visiting then for both lower costs and fewer crowds. Based on Klook booking data, September 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

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4 daysTypical
16 daysEarly

Most travellers from Malaysia book about four days ahead, with an early-booking window around 16 days; because January is the peak month for demand, plan to reserve sooner than usual if you travel then. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Sendai

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1MYR = 38.45JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance city exploration.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Sendai

Quick snapshot of Sendai and what to expect

Sendai’s Klook bookings are led by zoos & aquariums, tours and cultural experiences, so the city suits travellers who enjoy wildlife, guided outings and local culture. Demand swings through the year with a strong surge in January and much lower activity in midsummer, giving the destination a rhythm of winter peaks and quieter summer months.

Best times to visit based on demand and prices

Klook data show January is the busiest month, while July sees the lowest booking demand. Prices on Klook are not perfectly aligned with demand: bookings peak in January, but the priciest month on Klook historically is October, and the cheapest month is typically June. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for June or July; if you want the peak-season atmosphere and more activity, plan for January or October when the city is liveliest.

Tips for travellers from Malaysia

Most travellers from Malaysia book around four days in advance on Klook, with some securing tickets earlier (around two weeks) for certainty. If your trip is short and flexible, you can often book popular zoo, tour and cultural experiences a few days ahead; if you travel in the busy months named above, consider booking earlier to lock in choices. Use Klook to compare activity options and timelines so you can adapt plans without worrying about exact departure-day bookings.

FAQs about Sendai

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