Matsushima and Shiogama Cultural Tour Including One-Way Train Ticket from Tokyo

Matsushima and Shiogama Cultural Tour Including One-Way Train Ticket from Tokyo

Discover Matsushima by bicycle and by boat on this 6-hour tour, which includes a one-way bullet train ticket from Tokyo. 6-hour cycling tour in Matsushima including one-way train ticket from Tokyo. In a small group of no more than 15, experience a traditional tea ceremony at Kanrantei Tea House; see such ancient sites as Zuiganji Temple and Godaido Temple, then get out onto the bay on a sightseeing cruise.

Start your day at Tokyo Station from where your included one-way train ticket will take you to Matsushima. The bullet train departs at 7:36am from Tokyo Station, arriving at Sendai Station at 9:10am. You then have about a 30-minute transfer on the JR Senseki Line, which departs at 9:30am and arrives at Matsushima-Kaigan Station 10:11am where you meet your guide at the ticket gate.

Arrive at the Kanrantei Tea House or Senshin-an, at 10:30am and enjoy a tea ceremony in the Japanese room.

Afterward, jump on a bicycle to visit more local and historical sites. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Matsushima by getting a glmpse of the local lifestyle. Visit some of the most popular attractions including the Zuiganji Temple, Godaido Temple, the Entsuin Temple and the Pine Tree of Saigyo Modoshi. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense) choosing from several options, such as sushi, yakiniku, seafood, oysters, or shojin cuisine (vegetarian).

At about 3:15pm, head out on a sightseeing cruise on the Matsushima Bay to see the city's scenery from the water. Your tour ends at Matsuhima-Kaigan Station at about 4:15pm.