Where does the tour take place?

Despite the Sendai name, the tour is in Matsushima, a coastal town in Miyagi near Sendai. It starts at Matsushima-Kaigan Station on the JR Senseki Line.

No. Food and drinks are not included, but the area has local shops selling dried seafood, oysters, and traditional sweets, plus cozy cafes.

Where does the bay cruise depart from?

The sightseeing boat leaves from Matsushima Tourist Pier and spends about 50 minutes among the islets. The cruise fare is included.

What are the Three Red Bridges?

They are the bridges to Godaido, a temple hall on an islet; Fukuura Island, reached by a 252-meter bridge; and Oshima, an island of caves and shrines used by monks.

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Sendai

Private Sendai Half-Day Walking Tour

English, Japanese

4 hours

Discover Matsushima Bay on a private walking tour starting at Matsushima-Kaigan Station near Sendai. Cruise among the pine-covered islets, visit Zuiganji Temple, and cross the red bridges to Godaido, Fukuura Island, and Oshima.

English and Japanese-speaking guide
Admission to Zuiganji Temple
Matsushima Bay cruise fare

What's not included

Food and drinks
Fukuura Island Bridge toll

Meet your guide at JR Matsushima-Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line.
A tourist information center near the station offers maps and brochures.
Cruise announcements are mostly in Japanese, with some English.
A full walking loop around Fukuura Island takes 15 to 20 minutes.
This private tour can be booked for up to 6 people.
Contact us in advance to confirm Japanese-language support is available.

Meet directly at this location to join the tour

JR Matsushima-Kaigan Station, Namiuchihama, Matsushima, Miyagi District, Miyagi

Cancel more than 360 hours before the start time for a full refund.
From 360 hours before the start time until 120 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 20%.
From 120 hours before the start time until 48 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 50%.
Cancellations within 48 hours of the start time are non-refundable.