Sendai Private Shore Excursion Shiogama and Matsushima

Begin your private shore excursion with pickup from Sendai-Shiogama Port. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with others, allowing you to enjoy each destination at your own pace. Begin at Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market, where you can explore a lively market filled with fresh seafood. Continue to Shiogama Shrine, a historic shrine highly revered by the Date clan during the Edo period. Then travel to Matsushima, famous for its scenic bay dotted with pine-covered islands. Enjoy free time to stroll along the waterfront, visit temples and historic sites, browse local shops, or enjoy local food before returning to the port. The driver speaks Japanese, with communication assisted by a translation app. Before the tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook and audio guide. Pre-tour customer support is available in English.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   40 min

   Explore one of the region’s major seafood markets, where a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood from Miyagi and the Sanriku coast is sold. Walk through the market, discover local seafood culture, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase fresh seafood or local specialties.

2. 2

   Shiogama Shrine

   40 min

   Visit one of the Tohoku region’s historic shrines, long revered as a guardian of the region and closely associated with maritime traditions. The Date clan of the Sendai Domain also held the shrine in high regard, and many of its present shrine buildings date from the early 18th century.

3. 3

   Matsushima Bay

   2.5 hours

   Enjoy free time in Matsushima, famous for its picturesque bay and pine-covered islands. Explore the waterfront and surrounding historic area at your own pace. Depending on your interests, you can visit sites such as Godaido Temple and Zuiganji Temple, browse local shops, or enjoy local food.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.