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Tour Itinerary
- 1. 10:30 Meet at Hotel Sendai
- 2. 12:00 Matsushima Bay Cruise
- 3. 13:00 Lunch
- 4. 14:00 Fukuurajima Island
- 5. 15:00 Godaido
- 6. 15:30 Kanrantei
- 7. 16:30 Disband in front of Sendai Station
What Is a Private Matsushima Bay Tour from Sendai Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Departure was delayed by nearly 30 minutes due to the guests' request to stop by a convenience store. The group of three, visiting from North America and South America, came to Sendai after Yamagata and were heading to Morioka, visiting the Tohoku region for the first time. Although it was unfortunately raining, they were more interested in nature than in temples and shrines, so they enjoyed a Matsushima Bay cruise, Fukuurajima Island, and a matcha experience at Kanrantei while taking many photos. At Fukuurajima, they were delighted to see cherry blossoms and camellias blooming at the same time. For lunch, they were satisfied with fried oysters and a sea urchin rice bowl. I also shared information about how far the tsunami reached and about the damage and recovery situation following the Great East Japan Earthquake. As they wished to do some shopping around Sendai Station, we said goodbye in front of Sendai Station, exchanging a firm handshake and words of thanks at the end.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Sendai～Matsushima-Kaigan | 440JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Matsushima-Kaigan～Sendai | 440JPY |
| Total | 880JPY | ||
(Vedere giu’ in italiano)
Welcome to Japan and to Tohoku!
My name is Sergio Kurahashi, a certified National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English and in Italian, resided in Italy for 13 years, Singapore 9 years and travelled in 70 countries.
I was originally born in Kyoto, but now am living near Sendai in Miyagi prefecture.
I have more than 10 years experiences of tourism industry as a tour guide especially in Tohoku region, northern Honshu island or north-east of Japan.
I attended G7 meeting of Science and Technology ministers held in Sendai in 2023, and Tokyo 2020 Olympic games as a volunteer guide.
Please let me know any of your idea and preference, I will do my best to make your trip unforgettable!
Benvenuti in Giappone!
Mi chiamo Sergio Kurahashi, una guida interprete autorizzata dal governo in italiano ed in inglese. Abitavo in Italia per 13 anni e viaggiato in 70 paesi.
Nato e cresciuto a Kyoto, ma abito ora vicino a Sendai nella prefettura di Miyagi Tohoku.
Ho l’esperienza piu’ di 10 anni nel settore di turismo specialmente nella regione di Tohoku nord-est del Giappone.
Assistito sia alla riunione di G7 a Sendai nel 2023 che ai giochi olimpici di Tokyo 2020.
Non esitare di farmi sapere qualsiasi esigenze e cerco di fare il Vostro viaggio indimenticabile!
Mar 13, 2026
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Enjoyable Trip at Sendai
Viator review: Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
The guide confirmed our places of…
Mar 13, 2026
Lontang_L
Enjoyable Trip at Sendai
Viator review: Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
The guide confirmed our places of interests. and organized the sightseeing timely. He
explained history of Japanese samurai well. We were escorted until the trip was over.