【SEIKANSOU】Private Lodging at Satoyama in Minamisanriku-cho

【OUTLINE】

Stay at a comfy, private lodge where you can see the ocean right outside your window. You will be able to try fishing in the daytime, and the fish caught from the sea will be served for dinner! Please enjoy meeting, mingling, and chatting with the local people in Satoyama, the woodland close to the main village.

【HIGHLIGHTS】 

• Stay at a lodging where you can see the beautiful ocean right outside your window.
• Cook and eat local dishes of Satoyama with the host.
• Fully enjoy the charm of Satoyama with many optional activities such as traditional crafts and nature experiences.

【PRICES】 

63,525yen (Tax included)

【SCHEDULE】 

◆Day 1
From home/the former accommodation・・・〈Paid by the customer〉・・・10:00 Meet at JR Sendai Station and go to Minamisanriku・・・12:00 Lunch （'Kirakira Don,' a local specialty of Minamisanriku）・・・13:30 Prayer at the Buddhist temple ・・・15:00 Fisherman's experience・・・18:00 Check-in at the accommodation・・・19:00 Dinner （Local dishes, the pride of Minamisanriku）・・・Stay overnight

◆Day 2
7:00 Up・・・8:00 Breakfast・・・9:00 Trekking・・・13:00 Lunch （BBQ）＆Visit a sheep farm・・・15:00 Sea kayaking・・・17:00 Back to the accommodation・・・19:00 Dinner （Local dishes, the pride of Minamisanriku）・・・Stay overnight

◆Day 3
7:00-9:00 Breakfast・・・10:00 Check-out and go to Sendai・・・12:00 The tour ends at Sendai Station・・・〈Paid by the customer〉・・・To home or the next accommodation

【DETAILS】

Kirakira Don is a bowl of rice heaped with rich seafood of the season. The season's best gifts from the sea are selected for this great dish. Kirakira Don is one of the best comfort foods in Tohoku!

2. Pray at the temple

You can also visit a famous temple in the Tohoku area with a history of over 500 years and that is worshiped by the locals. The renowned Buddhist priest will pray for good health, a safe trip, and protection from evil.

3. Fisherman's experience

The sea of Minamisanriku-cho is a rich repository of seafood. You can observe experienced fishermen go scallop farming and taste scallops fresh from the sea. The captain will show you to especially good fishing spots where even beginners can catch fish. Receiving kind guidance from him, you could nab a big catch!

4. Trekking

You will also be shown to the sacred Mt. Tatsugane. Mt. Tatsugane is a mountain with miraculous virtue that commands an extensive view of Minamisanriku-cho's coast. Along the mountain trail of Mt. Tatsugane, called Gyoja no michi or "the route for the ascetic," you will see two waterfalls, Kumodak and Anadaki. You will be fascinated while trekking in the rich nature amongst the seasonal flowers. 

5. BBQ & sheep farm visit

The local sheep farm named Satoumi Farm is brimming with nature. They ship only 10 sheep a year to exclusive restaurants. You may enjoy BBQ including rare mutton as well as the locally-made vegetables, pork, and chicken.

6. Sea kayaking

You can try kayaking on the sea of Minamisanriku-cho. Even a beginner can easily operate the kayak. While feeling the sea breeze, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Minamisanriku-cho from out at sea.

【ACCOMMODATIONS】

Minamisanriku Seikan-so (105-1, Utatsu Tanogashira, Minamisanriku-cho, Motoyoshi-gun, Miyagi-ken)

【Room】
Japanese-style room with 8 tatami mats for 3 people, two rooms with 8 tatami mats for 6 people 

【Bath】
Shared (for male, female) 

【Restrooms】
Shared, western-style

【Meal】
You can enjoy fresh seafood.
※If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance.

【Amenities/toiletries】
Air conditioner/heater・TV・face towel・bath towel・soap

【Others】
Smoking is allowed/free parking

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Time： 3 days
  

• Least participants：1 person (Maximum 35)
  

• Meeting point： JR Sendai Station
  We will meet you in front of the stained glass on the 2nd floor of JR Sendai Station West Exit holding a signboard.
• Accompanying tour conductor：None (A local guide will help you)
  
• Accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or Local Licensed Guide Interpreter：None
  
• Language support： Japanese, simple English
  
• Meals (included in a tour fee)：〇（Breakfast：2, lunch：2, dinner：2）
  
• Included：
  Experience fee・lodging charge and meals stipulated in the itinerary ・local taxes such as consumption tax
• Excluded :
  Expenses such as transportation not specified in the course and those of a personal nature

• Free wi-fi：〇

• Toilet：Western-style

【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】

Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.
Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）

【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】 

Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.
Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg. 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034
Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547
A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

20 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%
7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%
The day before the departure date of the tour　40%
On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%
After the tour departed, No show　100%