Miyagi Shiogama Port Festival & Matsushima 2-Day/1-Night Sightseeing Shinkansen Tour (Departing from/Arriving at Tokyo Station)
- Enjoy the fireworks and sea parade of the Shiogama Minato Festival's eve celebrations from a boat over two days!
- Enjoy a spectacular parade of approximately 100 boats and a fireworks display of approximately 8,000 fireworks from aboard a ship (second-floor seating guaranteed).
- Enjoy a sushi dinner in Shiogama, a port town blessed with fresh seafood.
- Enjoy a stroll through Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots.
- We stopped by the Sendai Castle ruins (Aoba Castle site). You can see the equestrian statue of Date Masamune.
- Our tour guides may provide explanations in Japanese using a multilingual simultaneous interpretation system. This system supports various languages from around the world, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Italian. (Please bring your smartphone; app installation is not required.)
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 15 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Breakfast included, With dinner |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Seasonal | Summer Festival |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise, Bus tour |
Product Info
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A special event to fully enjoy the Shiogama Minato Festival, known as one of Japan's three major boat festivals, over two days!
On the first day, you'll watch the pre-festival fireworks display from a boat. Enjoy the spectacular fireworks viewed from the sea and the fantastical sight reflected on the water's surface.
On the second day, after watching the historic Shiogama Shrine's portable shrine procession, we'll take a cruise to watch the portable shrine's sea procession. You can enjoy the magnificent parade of approximately 100 boats, centered around the ceremonial boat, from the second deck of the ship.
Furthermore, this fulfilling itinerary includes a visit to the ruins of Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), associated with Lord Date Masamune, and a stroll through Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots. For dinner, we have prepared Shiogama's famous nigiri sushi.
This 2-day tour, departing from and returning to Tokyo Station and accompanied by a tour guide, offers a safe and enjoyable experience, showcasing the best of Miyagi Prefecture in the summer.
[Shiogama Minato Festival Fireworks Display] The first day of the festival features a fireworks display held as a pre-festival event, where approximately 8,000 fireworks are launched to mark the start of summer in Tohoku. This tour allows you to enjoy the fireworks from a "sea viewing boat"!
![[Shiogama Minato Festival Fireworks Display] The first day of the festival features a fireworks display held as a pre-festival event, where approximately 8,000 fireworks are launched to mark the start of summer in Tohoku. This tour allows you to enjoy the fireworks from a "sea viewing boat"!](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_22038/20260604030249_0XJT9/jpg)
[The Mikoshi Procession on the Sea] The highlight of this festival is the spectacular sea parade in Matsushima Bay, where two ceremonial boats carrying the shrine's mikoshi (portable shrine) and approximately 100 accompanying boats make their way through the bay. On this tour, you can enjoy this spectacle from the second deck of one of the accompanying boats!
![[The Mikoshi Procession on the Sea] The highlight of this festival is the spectacular sea parade in Matsushima Bay, where two ceremonial boats carrying the shrine's mikoshi (portable shrine) and approximately 100 accompanying boats make their way through the bay. On this tour, you can enjoy this spectacle from the second deck of one of the accompanying boats!](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_22038/20260604030320_l4mFQ/jpg)
[Portable Shrine Procession] At the Shiogama Minato Festival, the portable shrines of both Shiwahiko Shrine and Shiogama Shrine parade through the city and across the sea. The sight of the two portable shrines descending the 202 steep stone steps one after the other into the city and heading towards the pier where the ceremonial boat awaits is truly exciting.
![[Portable Shrine Procession] At the Shiogama Minato Festival, the portable shrines of both Shiwahiko Shrine and Shiogama Shrine parade through the city and across the sea. The sight of the two portable shrines descending the 202 steep stone steps one after the other into the city and heading towards the pier where the ceremonial boat awaits is truly exciting.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_22038/20260604054823_FrAPr/jpg)
[Shiogama Shrine] Widely revered as a god of maritime safety, abundant catches, safe childbirth, and good fortune. The 202 stone steps of the main approach leading to the shrine grounds and the magnificent shrine building, designated as a National Important Cultural Property, are among its highlights. It is a renowned shrine that conveys history, tradition, and the maritime culture of Tohoku to the present day. The "Shiogama Minato Festival" is known as the festival of Shiogama Shrine, and the "Mikoshi Kaijo Togyo" (procession of the portable shrine across Matsushima Bay on a boat) is the festival's biggest attraction!
![[Shiogama Shrine] Widely revered as a god of maritime safety, abundant catches, safe childbirth, and good fortune. The 202 stone steps of the main approach leading to the shrine grounds and the magnificent shrine building, designated as a National Important Cultural Property, are among its highlights. It is a renowned shrine that conveys history, tradition, and the maritime culture of Tohoku to the present day. The "Shiogama Minato Festival" is known as the festival of Shiogama Shrine, and the "Mikoshi Kaijo Togyo" (procession of the portable shrine across Matsushima Bay on a boat) is the festival's biggest attraction!](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_22038/20260604062347_Wi0gt/jpg)
[Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle Site)] This is the site of a famous castle built by Date Masamune, the founder of the Sendai Domain. Located on Aoba Mountain, approximately 130m above sea level, it offers a spectacular panoramic view of Sendai city below. The equestrian statue of Date Masamune, a beloved symbol of the castle ruins, is a popular photo spot representing Sendai. It is a representative tourist attraction of Miyagi Prefecture where you can enjoy beautiful views while experiencing Sendai's history and culture.
![[Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle Site)] This is the site of a famous castle built by Date Masamune, the founder of the Sendai Domain. Located on Aoba Mountain, approximately 130m above sea level, it offers a spectacular panoramic view of Sendai city below. The equestrian statue of Date Masamune, a beloved symbol of the castle ruins, is a popular photo spot representing Sendai. It is a representative tourist attraction of Miyagi Prefecture where you can enjoy beautiful views while experiencing Sendai's history and culture.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_22038/20260604031359_uvbnY/jpg)
Matsushima is one of Japan's three most scenic spots and a representative scenic area of Miyagi Prefecture. The beautiful scenery of over 260 islands of varying sizes floating in Matsushima Bay, adorned with lush green pine trees, has captivated many people since ancient times. Visitors can enjoy sightseeing boat tours around the bay and strolls along the coast, as well as fresh seafood and local gourmet food. In addition, historical temples and shrines such as the national treasure Zuiganji Temple and Godaido Hall are scattered throughout the area, making it a popular tourist destination where natural beauty and historical culture harmonize.
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Tokyo/Miyagi
Duration of trip: 1 night, 2 days
Transportation used: JR Shinkansen (bullet train) and chartered bus.
Bus companies operating the service: Towa Kanko Bus and other equivalent contracted bus companies.
Meals: Breakfast 1 time, Lunch 1 time, Dinner 0 times
Accommodation used: Hotel Route Inn Rifu [Western-style room (twin/single)]
Minimum number of participants: 15 people
Tour guide: 1 person
[Travel planning/execution]
Company Name: T-LIFE Holdings Co., Ltd.
Address: 4F, Hikarigaoka MK Building, 5-11-26 Takamatsu, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 197
Affiliated travel industry association: Japan Association of Travel Agents
Reminders
A minimum of 15 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 5 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The festival will proceed rain or shine, but if it is canceled due to severe weather, the fare for the sightseeing boat will be refunded.
Since the details of the festival have not yet been announced, we will provide additional information if there are any changes.
Breakfast on the second day will be a complimentary breakfast provided by the hotel. This will not be included in the number of meals specified in the travel conditions.
Due to road conditions caused by natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, or depending on the number of visitors, the mode of transportation used may change.
Seats on trains, buses, etc., may be shared with other passengers, or seated in front of, behind, or across the aisle from you.
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