Transporte em Sendai

I love the convenience of the JR Pass as it connects all places of interest via Shinkansen. It's just getting more and more expensive... news reported it will increase in price again this October, so I'd better use it now 😂 Klook made the purchase easy and convenient. I received the pass in less than 5 days via DHL 👍🏻

The "Free Hong Kong Mail" for the voucher was delivered by SF Express. I placed the order today (Monday) and received it the next day (Tuesday), which is extremely efficient. The last time I visited Hokkaido via Sapporo Airport, I deliberately skipped Hakodate because taking the Hokkaido Shinkansen from Shin-Aomori Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, then transferring to the JR Hakodate Main Line to Hakodate Station, only takes about 1.5 hours. This is much more convenient than the over 3.5-hour journey from Sapporo to Hakodate. For a relaxed trip for middle-aged travelers, the route Sendai - Aomori - Hakodate - Hachinohe - Sendai, using a JR Pass to reserve seats for free at the designated seat ticket machines, allows you to enjoy leisurely times and various delicious foods. It's very cost-effective and worthwhile.

The itinerary for this trip is: Day 1, take the Narita Express (N'EX) from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station, then transfer to the Shinkansen to Yamagata Station. Day 2, from Yamagata to Shinjo to Oishida to Yamagata. We originally planned to take a boat tour on the Mogami River, but due to heavy snow, we turned back and went to Ginzan Onsen instead. Day 3, in the morning, we went to Zao to take the cable car. In the afternoon, we took the Shinkansen from Yamagata to Fukushima to Sendai to Lake Tazawa. Day 4, we took the Lake Tazawa Loop Bus, then traveled from Lake Tazawa to Morioka to Shin-Aomori (the JR section from Shin-Aomori to Aomori was suspended due to heavy snow, so we took a bus into the city). Day 5, we explored Aomori city. From Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate to Hakodate (JR Pass, Hakodate Liner is also available!). We took the cable car up Mount Hakodate to see the night view. Day 6, we explored Hakodate city. From Hakodate to Toya (Hokuto Limited Express) to Toya Station Front to Toyako Onsen (bus). In the evening, we enjoyed the beautiful Toya Winter Illumination and Music Fireworks Festival.