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Matsushima

Matsushima is a gorgeous coastal town in the Tohoku region featuring a picturesque bay filled with pine- covered islets.

Matsushima is a beautiful seaside city in Miyagi Prefecture. The centerpiece of the city is breathtaking Matsushima Bay, dotted with many small islands covered in pine trees. The inspiring beauty of the bay is such that it has been ranked among Japan’s three most scenic views. Matsushima’s natural charm can be enjoyed easily on a relaxing one-hour cruise around the bay’s islets, or by casual stroll on a series of footbridges. The bay also is celebrated in Japanese culture by the pen of famed poet Matsuo Basho. In the town of Matsushima sits the temple of Zuiganji, one of the Tohoku region’s most important Zen temples. Built in the mid-800s, it was restored by regional samurai lord Date Masamune and designated as his family’s temple. The temple was cunningly designed as a backup fortress with narrow passageways, a kitchen chimney hiding a watchtower, and a hallway paneled with squeaking “nightingale” floorboards to detect intruders.

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Charms of Northern Japan (Reverse): Autumn Leaves 
Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

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Charms of Northern Japan (Reverse): Autumn Leaves Tour
Charms of Northern Japan (Reverse): Autumn Leaves Tour
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9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3798.00

Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Morioka / Towada / Aomori / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
The must see sights of Tohoku & Hokkaido...plus fall foliage in Autumn.

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3798.00

Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Morioka / Towada / Aomori / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
The must see sights of Tohoku & Hokkaido...plus fall foliage in Autumn.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sun. Oct 13, 2024 Mon. Oct 21, 2024 US $3798.00 Tokyo Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Mon. Oct 13, 2025 Tue. Oct 21, 2025 US $3798.00 Tokyo Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Charms of Northern Japan: Autumn Leaves Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Charms of Northern Japan: Autumn Leaves Tour
Charms of Northern Japan: Autumn Leaves Tour
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9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3798.00

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko
The must see sights of Hokkaido &Tohoku...plus fall foliage in Autumn.

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3798.00

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko
The must see sights of Hokkaido &Tohoku...plus fall foliage in Autumn.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sat. Nov 2, 2024 Sun. Nov 10, 2024 US $3798.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Nov 1, 2025 Sun. Nov 9, 2025 US $3798.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Charms of Northern Japan Tour (Reverse): Cherry 
Blossoms & Wisteria

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Charms of Northern Japan Tour (Reverse): Cherry Blossoms & Wisteria
Charms of Northern Japan Tour (Reverse): Cherry Blossoms & Wisteria
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10 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3898.00

Ashikaga / Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
The must see sights of Tohoku & Hokkaido...plus cherry blossoms & wisteria in Spring.

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3898.00

Ashikaga / Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
The must see sights of Tohoku & Hokkaido...plus cherry blossoms & wisteria in Spring.
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Sun. Apr 28, 2024 Mon. May 6, 2024 US $3898.00 Tokyo Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sun. Apr 27, 2025 Mon. May 5, 2025 US $3898.00 Tokyo Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Charms of Northern Japan: Cherry Blossoms & Baby 
Blue Eyes Flowers

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Charms of Northern Japan: Cherry Blossoms & Baby Blue Eyes Flowers
Charms of Northern Japan: Cherry Blossoms & Baby Blue Eyes Flowers
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9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3898.00

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko / Hitachi Seaside Park
The must see sights of Hokkaido & Tohoku with spring cherry blossoms and baby blue eye flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park.

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3898.00

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko / Hitachi Seaside Park
The must see sights of Hokkaido & Tohoku with spring cherry blossoms and baby blue eye flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park.
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Fri. May 3, 2024 Sat. May 11, 2024 US $3898.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
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Charms of Northern Japan (Reverse): Cherry 
Blossom Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Charms of Northern Japan (Reverse): Cherry Blossom Tour
Charms of Northern Japan (Reverse): Cherry Blossom Tour
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10 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3898.00

Omiya / Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
The must see sights of Tohoku & Hokkaido...plus cherry blossom in Spring.

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3898.00

Omiya / Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
The must see sights of Tohoku & Hokkaido...plus cherry blossom in Spring.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Thu. Apr 18, 2024 Fri. Apr 26, 2024 US $3898.00 Tokyo Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Fri. Apr 18, 2025 Sat. Apr 26, 2025 US $3898.00 Tokyo Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Charms of Northern Japan Tour: Tohoku 3 Great Summer 
Festivals

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Charms of Northern Japan Tour: Tohoku 3 Great Summer Festivals
Charms of Northern Japan Tour: Tohoku 3 Great Summer Festivals
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12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4998.00

Furano / Biei / Otaru / Sapporo / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Akita / Kakunodate / Hiraizumi / Sendai / Matsushima / Urabandai / Aizu Wakamatsu / Nikko
The must see sights of Hokkaido & Tohoku...plus Tohoku 3 Great Summer Festivals.

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4998.00

Furano / Biei / Otaru / Sapporo / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Akita / Kakunodate / Hiraizumi / Sendai / Matsushima / Urabandai / Aizu Wakamatsu / Nikko
The must see sights of Hokkaido & Tohoku...plus Tohoku 3 Great Summer Festivals.
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Mon. Jul 29, 2024 Fri. Aug 9, 2024 US $4998.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Tue. Jul 29, 2025 Sat. Aug 9, 2025 US $4998.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan: Autumn Leaves & 
Cherry Blossoms

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan: Autumn Leaves & Cherry Blossoms
Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan: Autumn Leaves & Cherry Blossoms

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6598.00

Hokkaido (Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate), Tohoku (Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima), Central Japan (Nikko / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Obara / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka)
Exploring Japan's two main islands: Hokkaido & Honshu…plus enjoy the Obara Shikizakura Festival, where fall foliage and cherry blossoms appear at the same time.

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6598.00

Hokkaido (Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate), Tohoku (Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima), Central Japan (Nikko / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Obara / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka)
Exploring Japan's two main islands: Hokkaido & Honshu…plus enjoy the Obara Shikizakura Festival, where fall foliage and cherry blossoms appear at the same time.
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Sat. Nov 2, 2024 Sun. Nov 17, 2024 US $6598.00 Sapporo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Nov 1, 2025 Sun. Nov 16, 2025 US $6598.00 Sapporo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan Tour (Reverse): 
Cherry 
Blossoms & Wisteria

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan Tour (Reverse): Cherry Blossoms & Wisteria
Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan Tour (Reverse): Cherry Blossoms & Wisteria

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6698.00

Central Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Matsumoto / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Ashikaga / Nikko), Tohoku (Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel), Hokkaido (Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo)
Experience Japan's famous cherry blossom trees and captivating wisteria flowers while exploring popular attractions and local gems.

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6698.00

Central Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Matsumoto / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Ashikaga / Nikko), Tohoku (Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel), Hokkaido (Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo)
Experience Japan's famous cherry blossom trees and captivating wisteria flowers while exploring popular attractions and local gems.
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Sun. Apr 21, 2024 Mon. May 6, 2024 US $6698.00 Osaka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sun. Apr 20, 2025 Mon. May 5, 2025 US $6698.00 Osaka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan (Reverse): 
Takayama Festival & Autumn Leaves

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan (Reverse): Takayama Festival & Autumn Leaves
Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan (Reverse): Takayama Festival & Autumn Leaves

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6698.00

Central Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Nikko), Tohoku (Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Morioka / Towada / Aomori / Seikan Tunnel), Hokkaido (Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo)
Exploring Japan's two main islands: Honshu & Hokkaido, as well as the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival.

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6698.00

Central Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Nikko), Tohoku (Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Morioka / Towada / Aomori / Seikan Tunnel), Hokkaido (Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo)
Exploring Japan's two main islands: Honshu & Hokkaido, as well as the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sun. Oct 6, 2024 Mon. Oct 21, 2024 US $6698.00 Osaka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Mon. Oct 6, 2025 Tue. Oct 21, 2025 US $6698.00 Osaka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan: Cherry Blossoms, 
Baby 
Blue Eyes & Aoi Festival

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan: Cherry Blossoms, Baby Blue Eyes & Aoi Festival
Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan: Cherry Blossoms, Baby Blue Eyes & Aoi Festival

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6698.00

Hokkaido (Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate), Tohoku (Seikan Tunnel / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima), Central Japan (Nikko / Hitachi Seaside Park / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Hikone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka)
Experience one of Kyoto's largest festivals, visit Japan's main cities, see the baby blue eye flowers, and catch sight of cherry blossoms in Northern Japan.

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6698.00

Hokkaido (Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate), Tohoku (Seikan Tunnel / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima), Central Japan (Nikko / Hitachi Seaside Park / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Hikone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka)
Experience one of Kyoto's largest festivals, visit Japan's main cities, see the baby blue eye flowers, and catch sight of cherry blossoms in Northern Japan.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Fri. May 3, 2024 Sat. May 18, 2024 US $6698.00 Sapporo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. May 3, 2025 Sun. May 18, 2025 US $6698.00 Sapporo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
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