7 Sendai Tours, Compared

1.Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant visit 2 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $579Our pick

Two-day Fukushima tour from Koriyama with access to Fukushima Daiichi using a Geiger counter, local stories, and included meals and lodging.

“Travelling is not just having fun and eating good food. It's more important to open your eyes and learn something new. This 2 day tour is definitely a truly educational and informative experience. We had an rare opportunity to go inside the nRead more”

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2.Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $98Best value

Private Sendai izakaya and bar tour with Ali. Explore Iroha and Bunka yokocho, regional sake, cocktails, and off-the-map spots.

“Ali was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable of the local food/drink scene and close connections with the owners. The places we went to were all amazing, and the energy was good through the night”

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3.Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $108

Choose 2 to 3 Sendai and Matsushima sights with a licensed private guide for a focused half-day of temples, views, and taste.

“Enjoyed the shrine and temple the most. Riko was very pleasant and worked hard to get us around in a short time. Could have used a bit more Japanese life facts, ie: cultural, life style etc. we like to learn about the country we are visiting”

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4.Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $154

A private, 6-hour Sendai and Matsushima day with a government-licensed guide, scenic islands, temple doors, and smart customization.

“Riko gave a wonderful tour of Matsushima and surrounding areas. The tour was perfectly paced and very enjoyable. We toured the shrines around Matsushima bay, the beautiful islands and bridges, ate wonderful food and learned a lot about the area and its culture. I would highly recommend a tour in Matsushima. I highly recommend Riko as a tour guide there!”

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5.Aizu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $107

A 4-hour private Aizuwakamatsu tour with a government-licensed English guide. Choose 2-3 stops from samurai sites, onsen, museum.

“Masa was very good! He covered our places of interest at a good pace. We saw both the old Tokyo and modern city in 4 hours. Wonderful morning!”

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6.Aizu 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $153

A 6-hour private walk in Aizuwakamatsu with a government-licensed English guide, choosing 3-4 stops from castles, samurai, gardens, sake.

“Wonderful way to explore the history of Aizu-Wakamatsu! Our guide No uso was so helpful. She communicated with us weeks before our trout to make sure we had the itinerary best suited for us. We learned so much about the history of the area and so many fascinating stories.”

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7.Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $926

Pre-book entry to Iwaki’s Coal and Fossil Museum. Dinosaur skeletons, touchable fossils, and coal-mining history in one day.

“I was impressed by the number of fossils they had. Some large skeletons of dinosaurs were also present. Upstairs they displayed all the coal and gem samples from the area which was very much. Taking the elevator to a bottom level was an exhibit of workers and equipment working the coal mines through their history. The exhibit was really great and showed a rich environment for the area.”

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