Explore the natural beauty and harbor scenery of northern Miyagi Prefecture. Starting from the renowned autumn foliage destination of Naruko Gorge, admire the magnificent autumn colors woven by the valley and maple leaves. Then, head to Oshima, an island off the coast of Kesennuma, and climb the Mt. Kameyama Observatory to enjoy panoramic views of the Sanriku Coast and Kesennuma Bay, feeling the charm of the island known as the 'Pearl of Green'!
This itinerary will take you deep into the fishing port culture of Kesennuma, where you can witness the dreamy natural phenomenon known as 'Kearashi' (sea smoke) in the early morning and visit the fish market to learn about the unloading and bidding processes of seafood. Additionally, you will visit Iwaizaki to see the unique terrain of the Sanriku Coast and head to the Minamisanriku 311 Memorial Park to learn about the reconstruction process following the Great East Japan Earthquake. Finally, enjoy local seafood and shop for unique souvenirs at the Minamisanriku SUNSUN Shopping Village, embarking on an immersive Tohoku journey that combines autumn beauty, harbor charm, and human stories!
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[Tourism Conditions]
Departure/Destination: Sendai ⇄ Miyagi Prefecture
Duration of tour: 2 days
Transportation: Private car hire, large taxis or buses
Bus companies: Chuo Takushi or Senan Kotsu
Meal arrangement: Breakfast 1, Lunch 0, Dinner 1
Accommodation included: 1 night's accommodation
Minimum group size: 6 people
Accompanying personnel: There is one tour leader.
Tour guide service: No tour guide
[Tourism Planning & Organizing Unit]
Company Name: Tour Wave Co., Ltd. (Japanese company)
Address: 2F, NL Sendai-Hirose-dori Building, 2-5-1 Honmachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan 980-0014, Japan
Tourism Business Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner's Registered Travel Business No. 1665
Affiliation: Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact information:
• Telephone: +81-22-212-1980
• Email: [email protected]
Service hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays)
※For emergencies outside of business hours, please use the official LINE account or the emergency contact method notified in advance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
【Reseller/Distributor】
Company Name: KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Tourism Business Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner's Registration Number for Travel Businesses No. 2045
Affiliated Association: Japan Travel Agents Association (JATA)
A minimum of 6 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 14 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location on time to complete the check-in process. Check-in may take time when there are many travelers, so we recommend arriving early to allow sufficient time. Latecomers will be considered as not present (No Show), and no refund will be given.
All pre-departure notices and important messages will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly to avoid missing any information.
This is a day trip in Japan with shared transportation. Participants will be traveling with tourists from other countries, so please be punctual and keep up with the group pace.
The vehicle type will be arranged according to the actual number of passengers, and may be a bus or a large taxi. We regret that we cannot specify the vehicle type.
The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather or traffic conditions. Please follow the instructions of our staff.
It is not recommended to bring children under 2 years old or people with mobility impairments. Infant seats and accessible facilities are not provided on the tour.
If you need to bring large luggage, please indicate this in advance when registering; due to unpredictable road conditions, we cannot assume responsibility for missing subsequent trains due to traffic congestion.
It is recommended to wear lightweight, non-slip clothing and shoes, and bring your own mosquito repellent and warm clothing depending on the season.