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Echoes of the Samurai 1-Day Tour

Echoes of the Samurai 1-Day Tour

C$1,196.00Price
Tsuruga Castle & Ouchi-jukuRound Trip from Sendai
 
Tour Highlights
This tour for 2–6 guests takes you to Fukushima’s highlights—Tsuruga-jo Castle and the thatched-roof post town of Ouchi-juku—where you can explore historic samurai stories, experience the atmosphere of the Edo period, paint a traditional akabeko good-luck charm, and enjoy the guidance of an English-speaking guide on this efficient one-day trip.
 
Schedule
7:30am  Meet in front of Sendai City Tourist Information Center (JR Sendai Station 2F
↓　Shinkansen + private car
Aizu Bukeyashiki (Akabeko Painting Experience)
At Aizu Bukeyashiki, a samurai-themed historical park, enjoy painting your own akabeko—Aizu’s traditional good-luck charm—and take home a handmade souvenir while experiencing Japanese culture.
↓　private car
Tsuruga-jo Castle
Built in 1384 and restored with its distinctive red roof tiles, Tsuruga-jo Castle is Japan’s only castle with a red-tiled tower, featuring a museum inside and panoramic views of Aizuwakamatsu from the top floor.
↓　private car
Lunch
Savor a delicious meal of Aizu's traditional regional cuisine.
↓　private car
Ouchi-juku
Ouchi-juku, an Edo-period post town between Aizuwakamatsu and Nikko, still has thatched-roof houses where visitors can experience the atmosphere of travelers and samurai resting at historic teahouses and inns.
↓　private car+Shinkansen
Arrive at Sendai Station, tour ends
 

  • Price (JPY)

    JPY 119,600/per person

    *Payment will be settled in Canadian dollars at the exchange rate on the payment date.

     

  • Departure date

    March–December 2026

    *Please contact us for available tour dates.

  • Cancel Policy

    10～8 day prior 20%
    7～2 day prior 30%
    1 day prior 40%
    On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
    On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%

     

     

  • Inclusions

    English-speaking guide; Lunch; Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

  • Exclusions

    Additional food and drink charges; Transportation expenses to the meeting location

  • Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions

    - If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 14 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

    - The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 14 days prior to the tour.

    - Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.

  • Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee

    - The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.

    - Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a hired car (passenger vehicle, van, minivan), small bus, taxi, or a train or route bus on some parts of the tour such as in case of heavy traffic.

    - Seats may not be designated.

    - The menu served at the lunch venue may vary due to seasonal or daily availability of ingredients.

  • Regarding Children/Infants

     Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen seats. Furthermore, if there are many participants, children 0-5 years old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the hired car. If guaranteed seats on the Shinkansen and hired car are required for such children, please book them under the child rate.

  • What to Wear/Bring

    - Snowfall is expected from November to December, and it may become extremely cold. Wearing snow boots or other shoes that protect against snow is recommended.

    - As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.

  • Regarding Meals

    - Lunch is included. Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking.

    - Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.

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