Iwate

I went during Silver Week, and the ticket sales line was incredibly long. Buying tickets through KKday beforehand allowed for very smooth entry, giving me the feeling of having bought a fast pass. The price is the same.

The itinerary was packed and fun. Our guide, Xiao Li, was very friendly and managed the time well, ensuring we had a full and enjoyable experience at every attraction. He was also very attentive and patient, answering all our questions and even asking if we wanted to go straight back to the hotel to rest on the way back. A perfect guide and driver! 👍👍

A visit to Ise Grand Shrine is a rare opportunity, and the day trip on the bus was spacious with comfortable seats. Our guide, Joe, provided detailed and clear explanations, making it a fantastic trip! 👍

The tour guide was professional, knew the best photo spots, and even helped with taking pictures. The itinerary was a bit tight. Shiraishi Falls was smaller than I expected, but still very beautiful. My favorite part was the Forest Cafe; the atmosphere, drinks, and desserts were all great. I wish I could spend more time there. The Salt Pudding was subjective; I thought their soft serve was better. The seafood barbecue was so-so. Don't even bother with the Totoro Forest; it's just a small grove of trees by the sea. The Couple Rocks were really beautiful. Angel Wings was not worth it; it's a 20-minute walk round trip in the heat. The beach swings were behind a barbecue stall on the beach; it was actually a small beach playground with more than just swings. If you're dressed lightly and have enough time, you can go and play for a bit. Overall, it was a good itinerary.

I bought a 5-day pass and stayed in Sendai for 3 days, starting from the last day. The Matsushima ferry ticket, grilled oysters, and grilled fish rice cake boat are must-dos.