[Tohoku Day Tour with Shared Car] Hiraizumi Chusonji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Geibikei Gorge, and Genbikei Gorge (Departing from Sendai)

About this tour

• The Tohoku one-day carpooling tour starts from Sendai and connects the three most beautiful sights in Tohoku, Japan.
• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi Chuson-ji Temple and soak in its historical beauty and tranquil atmosphere.
• Enjoy a boat cruise on Geibi Gorge and marvel at the stunning autumn maple scenery.
• Genbikei is considered the most beautiful river in Japan. The scenery along its banks changes with the seasons, creating a breathtaking spectacle. As a result, it has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument.
• Book now on Mikitravel to enjoy exclusive offers and easily embark on a healing journey to Northeast China.

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– Itinerary Highlights –

・Visit Hiraizumi Chuson-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most famous temple in Tohoku. ・Travel to the famous sights of Iwate Prefecture in Tohoku, Japan, in a comfortable private vehicle. ・Enjoy the excellent service of a professional Japanese driver, with departure and return points conveniently located at JR Sendai Station.

– Itinerary Information –

・Meeting time: 08:50
・Departure time: 09:00
・Meeting location: JR Sendai Station East Exit ・Tour duration: Approximately 9 hours

– Itinerary Introduction –

・Yibi River (げいびけい)
Named one of Japan's 100 Most Scenic Views, Geibi Gorge in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku, boasts over 100 years of history, offering a comprehensive experience of Japan's four seasons. The scenery changes throughout the year, each offering a captivating experience. Rafting is particularly popular, making it a favorite way to experience Geibi Gorge's scenery.

Hiraizumi Chuson-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a renowned tourist destination known to all ages. Hailed as a symbol of the 100-year history of the Fujiwara clan in Tohoku during the Warring States period, the lush cedar forests from the Konjiki-do Temple to Tsukimi-zaka Slope evoke a sense of its former glory. Mother-of-pearl inlay and gilt paintings further enhance the grandeur of the Konjiki-do Temple. Chuson-ji Temple's autumn leaves are a popular sightseeing spot in Tohoku. Over 800 years later, they still blend beautifully with the surrounding trees, displaying a beauty untouched by the ancient times. Embracing the thousand-year-old Hiraizumi Chuson-ji Temple, its tranquility and unchanging charm will evoke a sense of the prosperity of the past.

Genbi Gorge: Japan's most beautiful gorge, flanked by towering cliffs, its waters flow endlessly through the valley floor, creating a dazzling display of water. The changing scenery along its banks is breathtaking with each passing season, earning it a designation as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument. Local specialty dango (dumplings) are also available (optional).

– Important Information –

・Infants under 3 years old do not occupy a seat and do not receive lunch. Each adult may only bring one child who does not occupy a seat.
・Vehicles will be arranged based on the number of people in the group. Please do not bring luggage on board. Please be advised.

– Exchange Methods –

・Please show your voucher to the driver before boarding.