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Yamagata Hanagasa Festival Package Tour

Experiences, Festivals and Events, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Brittani Ivan

Experience Japan as only the locals do as a performer in one of Tohoku’s big three parades. This 2 night tour gives you the chance to not only watch, but take part in the festival itself. This trip includes two nights at a central Yamagata hotel, a dedicated interpreter, a private dance lesson with a local instructor, costume rental, kimono dressing, hair and make-up, tabi, and zori sandals for the event on the evening of the 5th.

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Southern Tohoku and Niigata Adventure Tour

Active Adventures, Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Brittani Ivan

Explore Niigata, Fukushima, and Yamagata on this 4-day, 3-night private adventure tour. Explore Niigata city’s history and sake, hike through the stunning natural onsen landscapes of Fukushima, and embrace your inner samurai in Yamagata: this tour is for adventurous spirits looking for authentic experiences off the beaten path.

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Two Day Cuisine and Culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata Tour

Experiences, Featured, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / info@ds-k.site

On this one night, two day tour, explore Yamagata’s traditional and modern food culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata City. On day one, experience, interact, and deeply enjoy all facets of this region’s incredible cuisine. On day two, immerse yourself in traditional culture, from mountain temples to maiko performances.

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Northern Japan Travel in Miyagi Fall and Winter Version

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Derek Yamashita

A multiple day private your of the charm of the countryside of Northern Japan in Miyagi Prefecture.

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Northern Japan Travel in Miyagi

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Derek Yamashita

On this three night gastronomy and artisan tour, explore Miyagi Prefecture`s charming countryside just north of its capital of Sendai City. With ease of access from Tokyo via the Tohoku Bullet Train, this tour program is designed to introduce the countryside charm in a compact package that can fit into a variety of tour itineraries.

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Cuisine and Culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Brittani Ivan

On this three night, four day gastronomy tour, explore Yamagata’s traditional and modern food culture in Yamagata City and Kaminoyama. Meet local farmers, chefs, restaurant owners and employees to experience, interact, and deeply enjoy all facets of this region’s incredible cuisine.

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A Culinary Journey through Northern Japan’s Wine Country

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Brittani Ivan

From the soothing onsen waters and picturesque castle of Kaminoyama to the city skyline of Yamagata, experience the best local cuisine and culture this area has to offer on this 5 day, 4 night private package tour.

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Yamagata: Sake and Sightseeing 3 Day Package Tour

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Brittani Ivan

Experience Yamagata to the fullest, from dawn to dusk! This specially crafted three day tour includes bar-hopping, sake tastings, hands-on cultural activities, a visit to a mysterious mountain temple, and a stay in a hot springs village near Mt. Zao. The perfect short romantic getaway!

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Yamagata: From City Scenes to Mountain Springs Package Tour

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Brittani Ivan

Surrounded by the misty green mountains of northeastern Japan, hit the sightseeing highlights of Yamagata City and nearby areas on this specially crafted tour. Includes hands-on cultural and culinary experiences, a visit to a mysterious mountain temple, and a stay in a hot springs village near Mt. Zao.

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Tsuyahime Rice Workshops in Yamagata

Culinary Workshops, Experiences, One-off Experiences / Derek Yamashita

Visit the vast rice fields of Yamagata Prefecture and meet the farmers and chefs behind what is widely regarded as Japan’s top commercially produced brand of rice: Tsuyahime!

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