Travel Itinerary:
・DAY 1
Sendai Station. (Miyagi Pref.) → Yabe-en Artisan Tea Shop → sushi Tetsu → Islets at Matsushima  → Hiraizumi → Ryokan Ohnuma (recommended accomodations).
(Travel Distance: ~205 km)

・DAY 2
Higashi Naruko Onsen → Boating down Mogami River → Yamadera Cliffside Temple → Yusui-tei ISAGOYA for hot springs and activities nearby
(Travel Distance: ~ 240 km)

・DAY 3
Yunohama Hot Spring → Mt. Haguro → Le Archecciano → Churenji→ Mt. Gassan → Gourmet Eats around Shonai Airport
(Travel Distance: ~ 170 km)

【 Day 1 】 The corner tower restored to the world heritage and Hiraizumi from Matsushima, which was built in the castle of Sendai, where Date Masamune was built Sendai was opened by the warlords and date Masamune who conquered the northeast during the Warring States Period.The former castle town is now the largest city in the northeast, more than one million people.I went to Shiogama after visiting the land of Masamune, such as the Sendai Castle with the equestrian statue of Date Masamune and the tomb of Rui Feng. In the Shiogama with the prestigious salt Kamado Shrine in Tohoku, let’s stop by the Yabe Garden, which has a unique tea experience and serves delicious tea.After that, we recommend lunch at Tetsu Sushi, known as the name of the restaurant.From Shiogama, I went to Matsushima, a master of haiku, Matsuo Basho, who was active in the Edo period. The sunset of the beautiful Matsushima Bay, beginning of the Edo period it was the beginning of the Japan Sankei to Sankei Japan the “Miyajima” of Hiroshima, “amanohashidate” of Kyoto, and Miyagi’s “Matsushima” as the spectacle that Confucianism who had made a pilgrimage to the whole country distinguished.I think Matsuo Basho was greatly moved by the appearance of the islands where the pine in the blue sea was thick.Historical buildings rebuilt by Date Masamune, such as Rui Zuiganji and the great Five Temple, are also seen.It is also famous for its conger in the summer and the abundance of seafood such as oysters in winter. From Matsushima, we went to Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture, and visited the temple and Mao-ji temple, which is also a World Heritage site.After a visit to one of Tohoku’s most historic sites, the tiredness of the trip should be healed at the Onuma Ryokan in Higashi Naruko Onsen.

[Day 2] The boat descends from the Naruko hot spring, which goes down the river on the top of the river and sees the waterfall flowing through the riverside of the uppermost rivers.The mountains and countryside are very peaceful and not much different from the Edo period that Matsuo Basho passed.The top river which is familiar with the phrase of Matsuo Basho named “Hashi Top River collecting the Samidare” is the taiga which can be counted to three great rapids Japan.Here, let’s experience the boat descent with the departure place in Tozawa village in Yamagata Prefecture.While listening to the boatman’s sonorous Barcarolle, the boat trip, which is about 12 km away, operates seven days a week, except in bad weather. From the Great Hall in a temple, the mountain of the Tendai which is thought that the overlooking of the village is opened is called, and the official name is “Hoshuyama Tateishi Temple”.There were many temples on the cliffs of steep mountains, and it came to be called “Mountain Temple” at any time.Matsuo Basho, who visited the temple, poem a quip called “The silent and the voice of a cicada that seeps into the rock.”From the Great Hall near the summit to reach the steep staircase, you can enjoy the best view of the temple.

[DAY 3] the Dewasanzan of the mysterious Mountain, the national Treasure Pagoda of Mt. Haguro and Mt. Bathroom in Mt. Haguro from the Shonai Airport is Dewasanzan, and the founder is transmitted more than 1400 years ago.It is known as a mountain of ascetics for a long time, and the figure of the Yamabushi to acquire the training is seen now.The majestic Cedar is built on the pagoda of a national treasure erected in the Heian period. You can enjoy a meal at Archecciano, an Italian restaurant with a lot of seasonal ingredients in Shonai.After that, let’s head to Mt. Jime, which is located at the foot of bathroom, known for the body of the Buddha, and the primeval forests and alpine plants of beech trees.