【Departing from Sendai】Cherry Blossom Viewing Recommendation! One-Day Tour of Taga Castle South Gate, Shiogama Shrine, and Matsushima Sea View (Tohoku Region, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan)

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Please note that the costume experience at the South Gate of Taga Castle is an additional paid activity. If you are interested in participating, please indicate this in your booking notes so we can assist you in reserving the facilities. Payment will be made to the staff on the day of the tour.


The Tohoku History Museum, located in Taga City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a comprehensive facility showcasing and researching the history, culture, traditions, folklore, archaeology, and art of the Tohoku region. In the main exhibition hall, visitors can explore the history and culture of the Tohoku region by era and theme, from the Paleolithic period to the modern era.


The Taga Castle Monument, a National Treasure, is a stone monument made of granite sandstone. It stands 248 cm tall (196 cm above ground), with a maximum width of 103 cm and a thickness of 72 cm. The monument faces due west. It is listed as one of Japan's three great ancient monuments and was officially designated a National Treasure in 2024.


The south gate of Taga Castle was restored in 2025 to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the castle's founding. Standing 14.5 meters tall, it features a double gate design and a solemn and magnificent appearance, recreating the layout of the castle at that time.
*The best time to view cherry blossoms is from late March to early April each year. Irises can be enjoyed from late May onwards, and the Taga Castle Ruins Iris Festival is held regularly in mid-June.


The exact founding date of Shiogama Shrine is uncertain, but it is generally believed to have been established before the Nara period (710-794). Located in Shiogama City, between Sendai and Matsushima, Shiogama Shrine serves as the guardian shrine of the Tohoku region and has long been regarded as the "First Shrine of Mutsu Province," deeply revered by the local people. The shrine enshrines the gods of the sea and salt, and is said to protect maritime safety, promote commercial prosperity, and bring purification and protection to the mind and body, thus earning widespread respect.
※The best time to view cherry blossoms is from late March to early April each year.


Tamonzan Observation Plaza Park & ​​Bishamondo Hall: Tamonzan is a viewpoint on Matsushima Island, one of the three scenic wonders of Japan, and is considered one of the "Four Great Views of Matsushima" along with Otakamori in Higashimatsushima City, Toyama in Matsushima Town, and Ogigaya. From behind Bishamondo Hall, one can overlook more than 260 floating islands in Matsushima Bay, offering a magnificent view.
※The best time to view cherry blossoms is from late March to early April each year.