Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1NZD = 88.73JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
APR - MAY
Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance city exploration.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Sendai
From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
(348) • 6K+ booked
NZ$ 142.65
NZ$ 27.05
Spring deal
[Tohoku Day Tour] Ginzan Hot Spring & Zao Ropeway & Snow Monsters & Okama Crater & Seasonal Fruit Picking & Specialty Lunch Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(158) • 3K+ booked
NZ$ 224.29
Spring deal
NZ$ 152.45
Spring deal
Sendai Tohoku Day Tour: Mogami River Cruise & Naruko Gorge & Ginzan Onsen
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(5) • 300+ booked
NZ$ 219.05
[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)
Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
(26) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 257.95
Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour
Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
(51) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 256.65
Spring deal
Klook's choice
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
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(84) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 479.49
Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai
English guided
Free cancellation
(172) • 2K+ booked
NZ$ 353.19
Spring deal
Klook's choice
Day Trip from Sendai: Chuson-ji Temple Konjikido & Geibikei Gorge Cruise (Special Lunch Included)
Free cancellation
(8) • 300+ booked
NZ$ 224.25
Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
(29) • 800+ booked
NZ$ 189.35
Sendai Departure | Yamagata Yamadera Temple + Tendo Onsen Roadside Station + Ginzan Onsen Day Trip | Temple Climb & Scenic Views + Onsen Town Stroll
Free cancellation
(15) • 300+ booked
NZ$ 217.75
Transport in Sendai
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Hotels in Sendai
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Reviews of Sendai activities
PAN *******
2026-10-09 14:25:30
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.
Kwan ********
2026-07-13 00:05:47
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!
Chan *******
2026-08-11 01:05:24
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.
Lay ********
2026-10-22 15:57:22
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.
WU ********
2026-05-05 04:31:09
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!
廖 **
2026-09-25 09:02:02
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.
鄭 **
2026-05-24 22:52:12
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.
YANG ********
2026-10-20 05:48:54
Mr. Koike's teaching style is lively and engaging. Both my daughter and I had a wonderful time shaping our creations, and we got to enjoy them right away after finishing. It is definitely worth experiencing. The location is also very easy to find—just a one- or two-minute walk from the bus stop.
ShierlyOctaviana ****
2026-08-04 19:43:03
The instructor was very patient, especially when guiding us through the wagashi making process. Thank you also for reminding me of the artistic value of nerikiri and green tea – two types of treats I usually enjoy eating and drinking. I typically only know how to taste them, but here I learned to create every detail of the nerikiri. Additionally, the instructor spoke English very well; some idioms were still a bit unclear, but that was not an issue. Japanese was followed by an English translation when there were both Japanese and foreign participants.
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