Čo robiť v 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.

Hoci počasie nebolo ideálne, keďže sme z lanovky Zao nevideli nič, sprievodca bol nápomocný a snažil sa navrhnúť iné trasy. Bol to tiež zábavný sprievodca, vďaka ktorému sme sa počas celej cesty cítili uvoľnene. Zákazníci z Taiwanu boli tiež veľmi priateľskí a dovolili mi pripojiť sa k ich skupine🥹Odporúčam túto prehliadku každému, kto sa ju chystá absolvovať. Radšej si vezmite bundu, aby vám bolo teplo na hore Zao!

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.

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 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!

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.

Our tour guide also served as the driver and was very responsible, ensuring everything was well-arranged. The tickets he purchased were for the first row, which was an excellent spot and great value for money. The hotel arranged in the middle of the trip was an old Japanese inn, providing a wonderful experience. The other two attractions were also fantastic; the hot springs would have been perfect if visited in winter. The itinerary design was very good. If I had to point out a flaw, it would be that the hotel we returned to after the Nebuta Festival was quite far. While the tourists weren't too tired, sleeping through the journey, the driver worked incredibly hard, driving for several hours late into the night. I suggest optimizing this part of the route.

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.

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.