[Exclusive Discount] Sendai Departure: Ginzan Onsen + Yamadera Day Tour

Tohoku's Winter Highlights in One Day
One-Day Tour Departing from Sendai

This is an efficient one-day course from Sendai to Yamadera, Tendo Michinoeki, and Ginzan Onsen. By bundling the routes that are cumbersome to transfer by public transportation into one by car, you can concentrate on enjoying the snowy scenery and taking a walk without the stress of transportation. Each course is centered on free activities, so you can enjoy it at your own pace. Yamadera includes climbing stairs, so there are sections to walk, and Ginzan Onsen is a flow that you can enjoy comfortably with a focus on walking and taking pictures. It's especially suitable for those who want to see the winter-limited snowy scenery properly.

Free Visit to Yamadera Hoshu Risshaku-ji Temple

The first course is Hoshu Risshaku-ji Temple, known as Yamadera. It's a course where you climb the ancient temple along 1,015 stone steps, so the feeling of the scenery gradually opening up and the view from the top are definitely highlights. Recommended points are Konponchudo and Godaido. The atmosphere of the wooden architecture and the scenery overlooking the observatory on the cliff are impressive, so the photos come out well and the satisfaction is great. You can adjust the route according to your condition within the stay time. Entrance fees for the temple and some areas need to be paid on site. In winter, the floor may be slippery, so we recommend shoes that prevent slipping.

Short Break and Enjoying Local at Tendo Michinoeki

After Yamadera, we'll take a short break at Tendo Michinoeki. It's a good section to organize everything from using the restroom to snacks and light meals, making the day's schedule much easier. Tendo is famous for shogi, so it's fun to look around for local souvenirs, and it's also good to pick up local specialties such as La France pear processed products. It's a point where the tempo of the trip is organized even if you stop by briefly.

Free Walk on the Snowy Streets of Ginzan Onsen

The last stop is the real destination of this tour, Ginzan Onsen. The wooden ryokans and gas lamps lined up along the river, and the white snow piled up like a scene, so you'll be amazed while walking. It's a place where you can capture the atmosphere just by holding a camera, so it's a course that is especially satisfying in winter. During free time, take a slow walk along the river, take photos of photo spots, and take a short break with a foot bath. Onsen bathing is not essential, so snowy scenery walks and street emotions are enough to fill you up. If you add snacks or a warm meal, the charm of Ginzan Onsen is complete.