9 Best Temple and Shrine Tours in Tohoku

“The tour was amazing! Although the tour guide and driver didn't speak Chinese, they used translation software to communicate, pointed out great photo spots, and even helped take pictures. Choosing a private car charter was definitely worth it.”

“Perhaps because we're from Taiwan, we felt the hot spring town was very similar to Beitou. The driver didn't provide any introduction; he just took us there and told us what time to meet.”

“2026 Non-stop ✈️ Japan 🇯🇵 I was fortunate to participate in the Zao Snow Monster one-day tour departing on February 17th. I can only give this group's two guides + Japanese driver five stars! They were great at arranging the itinerary and recommending souvenirs. The…”

“The tour guide was very nice and attentive to everyone. The itinerary and timing were perfectly managed. I'll definitely book a tour with this company again when I visit Sendai next time.”

“The tour guide was very thoughtful, attentive, and friendly.”

“Tomio was professional, polite and good company. He is an excellent driver and his car is extremely clean and comfortable. He was knowledgeable about the sites and he speaks excellent English. This trip was one of the highlights of my journey around Japan.”

“The driver was very friendly and the itinerary was great, but the 9-seater minibus seemed to lack heating. The temperature in Yamagata that day was around -5 degrees Celsius. The return trip was delayed by about two hours due to heavy snow, and all the…”

“There was no tour guide this time because the group size was small, so the driver gave us a brief introduction instead. The weather was fantastic; if we had come in October, we would have been able to see mountains full of maple leaves.”

“This was my first time on a ONE DAY tour, and the experience was fantastic! The colorful Japanese umbrellas at Kanasnake Shrine were beautiful and very relaxing. For lunch, I enjoyed authentic Sendai beef tongue at Harvest Village, and also had a sweet and delicious…”