1-Night, 2-Day Model course

1-Night, 2-Day Coastal escape & Local heritage

Journey from Sendai to Minamisanriku: immerse in samurai history, winery vistas, storytelling, and famous local gastronomy.

DAY 1: Coastal arrival, Heritage dining & Seaside wellness

10:50 – 12:30
Direct express bus from Sendai station

Board the direct highway bus at Sendai station, departing at 10:50 AM. Sit back and enjoy the 90-minute scenic journey to Shizugawa Station in Minamisanriku.

12:30 – 14:00
Heritage lunch at a historic samurai residence

Upon arrival, savor a Japanese lunch inside an authentic Edo-period samurai residence. Experience traditional architecture while tasting dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients.

Traditional Japanese lunch served inside a historic Edo-period samurai residence
14:00 – 15:00
Guided walking tour with a local “KATARIBE” storyteller

Embark on a private walking tour with a local “KATARIBE” storyteller. Learn inspiring stories of disaster resilience, community bonds, and the heartfelt recovery of the town.

Guided walking tour with a local Kataribe disaster storyteller
15:00 – 17:00
Oceanview winery visit & coastal relaxation

Visit Minamisanriku winery overlooking peaceful Shizugawa bay. take a relaxing stroll along the coast, taste locally produced ocean-breeze wines, and embrace a moment of true coastal wellness.

Minamisanriku Winery overlooking the peaceful Shizugawa Bay
17:00 Onward
Check-in: Minamisanriku hotel kanyo

Check in to Minamisanriku hotel Kanyo. Unwind in the spectacular open-air hot spring bath seamlessly blending into the Pacific Ocean horizon, followed by a bountiful Sanriku seafood dinner.

Oceanview open-air hot spring bath at Minamisanriku Hotel Kanyo

DAY 2: Sunrise Onsen, Cultural craft & Iconic seafood lunch

06:00 – 08:00
Mindful sunrise Onsen over Shizugawa bay

Start your morning with a quiet, mindful bath as the sun rises over Shizugawa Bay. Experience ultimate relaxation as golden light paints the ocean waters.

Mindful morning bath with a beautiful sunrise over Shizugawa Bay
09:00 – 11:00
Traditional sacred crafting: “Kiriko” paper-cutting

Discover “Kiriko,” a sacred paper-cutting tradition offered to local Shinto shrines. Craft your own delicate paper art under the gentle guidance of local cultural keepers.

Crafting traditional sacred Kiriko paper art at a local shrine
11:30 Onward
Glistening “Kirakira-don” Lunch & Return to Sendai

Crown your trip with Minamisanriku’s famous “Kirakira-don” seafood bowl, packed with fresh seasonal ocean treasures. Afterwards, catch the return express highway bus back to Sendai Station.

Famous Kirakira-don seafood bowl packed with fresh ocean treasures

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