Explore Tohoku with moreTOHOKU: Two Model Tours Featuring Scenic Spots and Premium Local Beef!
◇ 2-Day / 1-Night Course: Experience Culture and Cuisine with Sendai & Yonezawa Beef
Day 1 – Start from JR Sendai Station!
9:20 AM – Discover the essence of the Date samurai culture at the Sendai City Museum, nestled in lush greenery.
11:00 AM – Enjoy the natural beauty of Aobayama at Sendaishiro Saikan, where tradition and modernity intersect.
12:40 PM – Sink your teeth into the ultimate gourmet burger at Niku no Itō (Sendai Station 1F), made with premium beef.
3:20 PM – Visit the historic Uesugi Shrine, a stately sanctuary on the grounds of Yonezawa Castle, dedicated to the legendary warlord Kenshin Uesugi.
4:00 PM – Engage all your senses at the Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum, which regularly features National Treasures.
6:00 PM – Unwind at Umeya Ryokan, a relaxing inn with 100% natural hot spring water and a dinner featuring exquisite Yonezawa beef.
Day 2 – Depart from Umeya Ryokan
10:00 AM – Witness traditional craftsmanship at the Sasano Folk Craft Museum, home of the hand-carved wooden “O-taka Poppo” figurines.
12:15 PM – Savor a full course of carefully selected Yonezawa beef at Kongoukaku, operated by the long-established meat purveyor “Yonezawa Gyu Oki.”
1:30 PM – Step back in time at Toko Sake Brewery, and learn about the art of sake-making in a historical setting.
2:45 PM – Enjoy a moment at a café along the castle moat while exploring Takayama-do Marunouchi, a unique shop blending Yonezawa-ori textile traditions with modern design.
Finally, return to Sendai Station.
2-Day Luxury Tour: Savoring Sendai & Maesawa Beef – A Premium Culinary Journey
Explore science, history, and fine Japanese beef on this gourmet 1-night, 2-day model course starting from Sendai Station.
Day 1 – Start from JR Sendai Station
9:30 AM – Discover the wonders of science through interactive exhibits at Hokushu Sendai Science Museum.
11:20 AM – Recharge with a luxurious lunch at Kato, serving top-grade Sendai beef in exquisite dishes.
2:20 PM – Travel back to the Heian period at the open-air historical theme park Esashi-Fujiwara Heritage Park.
4:00 PM – Dive into the mysteries of space at Oshu Space and Astronomy Museum, where learning meets fun.
5:15 PM – Check in at Plaza Inn Mizusawa, a relaxing hotel that blends history with comfort.
Day 2 – Depart from Plaza Inn Mizusawa
9:30 AM – Start your day at the Mizusawa Tourist and Local Products Center, showcasing the charm of Oshu City.
10:20 AM – Discover the deep world of cattle and beef at the one-of-a-kind Museum of Cattle, featuring the prized Maesawa Beef.
11:40 AM – Experience the pure flavor of Japan’s finest Maesawa beef at Gyusho Ogata, a specialty meat restaurant.
1:00 PM – Try your hand at pottery at Atoma-yaki Yuu Studio, where tradition and creativity come together.
3:10 PM – Wrap up your journey with a relaxing café break at Kissako Jugemu in Hiraizumi, a nostalgic spot with a retro Showa-era vibe.
Finally, return to Sendai Station.
For more details and additional model courses, please visit our website.
Contact:
Sendai City Bureau of Culture and Tourism – Tohoku Regional Cooperation Division
TEL: +81-22-214-8496
