1-Day Yama-dera, an Ancient Temple in the Sky & Ginzan Onsen Tour in Yamagata
Tour Highlights
Visit Yama-dera Temple and Ginzan Onsen with a licensed English-speaking guide.
Yama-dera (Risshaku-ji Temple)
Founded in 860 and beloved by poet Matsuo Basho, this scenic temple features 1,015 stone steps and Japan’s oldest beech wood hall, Konpon Chudo—a cultural treasure.
Ginzan Onsen
Step back in time at this historic hot spring town with 500 years of history. Enjoy its nostalgic charm, local cafes, and souvenir shops as you explore on foot.
Schedule
07:50 Meet in front of Sendai City Tourist Information Center
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Yama-dera (Hojusan Risshaku-ji Temple)
Founded in 860 and featured in the poems of Edo-era poet Matsuo Basho, Yama-dera offers stunning views after a climb up 1,015 stone steps. Surrounded by nature, it’s beautiful in every season.
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After heading down the mountain, customers will purchase their own lunch.
*Meals are not included. Customers are to pay for required charges themselves.
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15:00-16:00 Ginzan Onsen
Step into the past in this scenic hot spring town, where historic wooden inns line the Ginzan River. Protected for its beauty, Ginzan Onsen offers a nostalgic atmosphere perfect for a relaxing stroll.
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20:30 Arrive at Sendai Station and Tour ends