Yamadera is a holy temple complex on the mountain, easily accessible from Sendai. Even if you have already seen many temples in Japan, this temple with beautiful mountain view will give you a special experience!! and I can take you to a special spot that many tourists don't know.
Sendai station or Yamadera station
we take a train leaving Sendai at 9:04
We climb 800 stairs to the temple on the top while enjoying the views and lots of photogenic spots on the way
There are many restaurants where you can enjoy local food.
very sacred place which is older than Yamadera temle.
we take a train leaving from Yamadera at 14:12
we will arrive at Sendai station at 15:15
Sendai station or Yamadera station
I have been to Yamadera many time but every time I was attracted by the beauty of Yamadear. It shows different colors every seeason.
and you can know the uniqueness of the history in Tohoku region.
it's a small town but there are many restaurants which serve delicious local food.
I can take you to a special holy place which is not known by many tourists yet.
and I'm a friendly guide fun to talk with so your trip to Yamadera will be much more fun with me!!
if you want to explore in Yamagata more, there is a hiking course in the mountain so I can extend the tour if you request it to me.
guide fee
transportation fee (You and guide). lunch for you and your guide and your entrance fee.
this tour can start from Sendai station or Yamadera station but even when you start the tour from Yamadeara
please pay my transportation fee to Yamadera( 1720 yen for a round trip ticket)
Me and my friends greatly enjoyed the evening spent with Mai as she introduced us to Sendai and her favourite places. What to do, where to go, of course which sake to try and little things here and there - I'm very grateful for the time spent together and the additional insights she gave us. It wasn't our first time in Japan, but a first in Tohoku and for that I highly recommend to meet up with Mai if you're looking for good company ️:)
I had a wonderful tour of 3 hours plus with Mai in Sendai, her hometown. Mai spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable about local landmarks, the major religions and local history. She is a lovely person and I enjoyed getting to know her. After the tour I contacted her and asked for restaurant recommendations in Yamagata and she texted me some wonderful options. I would highly recommend Mai for any tours in the area.
Matsushima is a must see if you are in Tohoku and Mai is an excellent guide to explore everything it has to offer. She is thoughtful and kind and everything went very smoothly. We even got to use the 1st class deck of the cruise ship for free. Her passion for the Tohoku region is infectious and she was able to recommend many other places of interest. She can provide the history of the area and background on its culture. We were lucky to have such wonderful weather too which always helps! Thank you Mai for your company during my time in Sendai on both day trips.
I had an excellent day exploring Yamadera with Mai. She was very knowledgeable and organised and the day trip was very enjoyable. She was generous with her time and we even managed to fit in an extra stop at Rinnoji once back in Sendai. I would highly recommend spending your time in Yamadera with Mai. There is no substitute for a local guide.