Full Day Yamagata Tour from Sendai: Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen

Name: Full Day Yamagata Tour from Sendai: Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen
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5.0(1)12h 40mEnglishSendai

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Discover the timeless beauty of Yamagata on this captivating day tour! Ascend the historic 1,015 stone steps of Yama-dera (Hojusan Risshaku-ji Temple), a sacred site established in 860 AD and immortalized by poet Matsuo Basho. Marvel at the ancient Konpon Chudo, Japan's oldest beech wood structure. Then, journey to Ginzan Onsen, a charming hot spring town with 500 years of history. Stroll through its nostalgic streets, lined with traditional ryokans, cafes, and souvenir shops, feeling as if you've stepped back in time. Book now for an unforgettable journey into Japan's past!

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English-speaking guide
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Lunch
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What you'll do

Sendai City Tourist Information Center
1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, JR Sendai Station 2F, Sendai, Japan
Take a local train from Sendai Station to Yamadera Station.
1h 10mAdmission included
Risshaku-ji Temple
4456-1 Yamadera, Yamagata, Japan
Established in the year 860, Yama-dera (Hojusan Risshaku-ji Temple) is the setting for poems of Matsuo Basho, Japan's most famous poet in the Edo period. It is gaining popularity as a sightseeing spot where visitors can relish the scenery after climbing 1,015 stone steps. Blessed with abundant nature, this place has an atmosphere that can be enjoyed in every season. After heading down the mountain, enjoy free time for lunch. Please note that lunch is not included and is at your own expense.
2 hoursAdmission included
Take a rapid train, bullet train and bus to the historic hot spring town of Ginzan Onsen
3h 15mAdmission included
Ginzan Onsen
Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa, Japan
Ginzan Onsen is filled with a retro atmosphere where visitors can feel as if they've traveled back in time. This traditional hot spring town features wooden hot spring lodgings lining both banks of the Ginzan River, a townscape so scenic that a government ordinance has been passed to preserve it. Revel in the nostalgic atmosphere while enjoying a stroll around the hot spring town.
1 hour
Transfer back to Oishida Station, then take local trains to Sendai Station
4h 30mAdmission included