Please present the e-voucher on-site；When checking in, please show your credentials or order number to the staff for identity verification.

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.

[Departing from Sendai] Yamagata Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera) & Ginzan Onsen Taisho Romance Day Tour | 2-Person Group, Private Transfer, Multilingual Service (Yamagata Prefecture)

Japan-Yamagata

Booking confirmation: within 3 days before the departure

Duration:9 hour(s) min

Guided language: English / Japanese / Korean / Mandarin

Free cancellation up to 21 day(s) in advance

Please present the e-voucher on-site

2-Person Group: Bookings for 1 person are OK. The tour is confirmed once 2 people are booked, making it perfect for couples, families, and friends!
Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera): Known for its 1,015 stone steps and as a path of ascetic training, it is said that climbing these steps can cleanse one of worldly desires. From the temple entrance to the summit, you can enjoy seasonal scenery and engage in devout worship while immersing yourself in history and nature.
Ginzan Onsen: A hot spring town filled with Taisho-era architecture; enjoy a stroll through its charming atmosphere.
Private Transfer: Travel directly from Sendai to the attractions without the need for transfers, making your journey easier and more relaxing!
Multilingual Service: Staff members from Taiwan or Japan who speak Chinese, English, Korean, and Japanese are available to ensure smooth communication!
(Staff language will be arranged based on the participants on the day; specific language requests cannot be guaranteed.)

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Product Info

Yamadera | Climb the thousand stone steps to cleanse your worries and soul

Also known as 'Risshaku-ji Temple', it is a famous spiritual site in Yamagata. With 1,015 stone steps, it is said that reaching the summit will eliminate worries and bring inner peace. Along the way, there are many historical ruins and stone monuments inscribed with poems, making every step of the climb culturally significant. Standing on the observation deck, you can overlook the entire Yamagata mountain range, experiencing a double baptism of the soul and vision.

Ginzan Onsen | Step into a nostalgic hot spring town that feels like an anime scene

Famous as a filming location for classic anime, Ginzan Onsen is a rare hot spring town in Japan that retains its complete Showa-era atmosphere. Wooden inns, dessert shops, and cafes line the stone-paved streets, creating a retro vibe. Stroll along the Ginzan River and relax your feet at the free footbath area, experiencing the healing power of the natural hot spring source. It is recommended to bring your own towel to make the footbath experience more convenient.

Tarumizu Ruins | A mysterious place of ascetic practice hidden in the mountains

(After visiting Yamadera, if there is remaining time, we will visit the Tarumizu Ruins.)

Located deep in the mountains behind Yamadera, this is an ancient sacred site filled with spiritual energy. It is said to be the place where Jikaku Daishi Ennin, who founded Yamadera, practiced. Legend has it that Master Ennin was deeply attracted by the solemn landscape of this place and decided to establish a Tendai sect spiritual site here, retreating into the 'Ennin Shukuseki' cave deep in the rock wall to conceive the blueprint for the founding of Yamadera.

Within the ruins, you can see the torii gate of the Kofune Shrine and the Inari Shrine enshrined there, and near the rock crevices, there is an image of Fudo Myoo. The giant honeycomb-like rock walls eroded by water over many years, combined with the vermilion torii gates and deep caves, weave together a breathtaking beauty, making it one of the premier power spots in Yamagata Prefecture, allowing people to feel the sacred atmosphere where nature and faith blend.

Purchase Notice

This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to form a group. If the number of participants on the same departure date is less than 2, the tour will not be formed and the order will not be confirmed. You will be notified of whether the tour will proceed no later than 7 days before departure.
The tour fee includes round-trip transportation and staff services, but does not include entrance fees to attractions (sightseeing facilities, etc.) and meals. Lunch is a free time, and travelers are responsible for their own expenses on-site.
This tour has a flat rate regardless of age; the unit displayed in the system represents the number of participants. Travelers aged 2 and above must register at this rate.
The weather at outdoor attractions can be unpredictable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and a windproof, warm jacket.
The itinerary may be subject to changes due to inclement weather conditions. No refunds will be given in the event of changes, but the itinerary will proceed as scheduled.
The arrangement of private vehicles will be adjusted according to the number of participants, and may be buses or large taxis.

Staff will arrange the language according to the passengers' language needs on the day (Chinese/English/Korean/Japanese), but we apologize that we cannot specify the language.

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[Tourism Conditions]

Departure place/destination: Sendai ⇄ Yamagata

Tour duration: 1 day

Transportation: Private car hire, large taxis or buses

Bus companies: Chuo Takushi or Senan Kotsu

Meal arrangements: No meals provided.

Accommodation: Not included

Minimum group size: 2 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)

Reminders

A minimum of 2 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 7 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.

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