May 12 – 21, 2027 (8 nights/10 days) escorted from Honolulu
Omiya – Ashikaga – Utsunomiya – Yamagata – Yonezawa – Tsuruoka – Atsumi Onsen – Sakata – Sendai – Tokyo
JAL economy: $4,588 pp double/triple occupancy; $5,288 single occupancy
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Journey through the heart of Tohoku this spring, where the Wisteria Festival’s blooms await in cascading purples, pinks, and whites; samurai history comes alive in centuries-old museums; and hot spring towns have welcomed weary travelers for over a thousand years.
Here’s a glimpse of how you’ll be enjoying the tour: rolling up your sleeves for 2 hands-on experiences, textile dyeing and cutting soba noodles from scratch; sampling sake straight from the source at breweries that have supplied Japan’s ruling clans since the 1500s; cruising the Mogami River as your boatman sings folk songs passed down for generations; unwinding at Atsumi Onsen (one of Japan’s most treasured hot spring towns); taking in the coastal charm of Sakata; shopping for omiyage in malls, arcades, markets, and local shops; and watching a rare maiko dance performance in a restored Edo-era tea house.
From the tranquil beauty of the Mogami River to the bustling energy of Sendai and Tokyo’s iconic landmarks, this tour blends nature, culture, and craftsmanship across some of Tohoku’s most captivating destinations. We can’t wait for you to experience Tohoku with us in spring!
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Your Yamagata, Miyagi and Tokyo Tour 2027 includes:
- Round trip airfare via Japan Airlines from Honolulu.
- 2 checked bags are included. Any additional baggage fees are paid directly to the carrier.
- 8 nights of centrally located accommodations are included.
- 5/13-5/14 (1 night) – Palace Hotel Omiya
- 5/14-5/16 (2 nights) – Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
- 5/16-5/18 (2 nights) – Atsumi Onsen Tachibanaya Yamagata
- 5/18-5/19 (1 night) – Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
- 5/19-5/21 (2 nights) – Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro
- Inflight meals, breakfast daily at your hotel, 4 lunches, and 2 dinners.
- All sightseeing with a local English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Admission fees included based on itinerary.
- All transportation via private charter bus.
- All tour related taxes are included in the price.
- Panda Travel® escorts throughout your tour.
- To secure your reservation, a $200 per person deposit is required. The deposit can be refunded until February 8, 2027. Any changes made after this date will be subject to additional fees.
- Final payment is due by March 12, 2027. Package is non-refundable after this date.
- Special Assistance: You must inform us of any disability/impairment that requires special attention at the time of your making the reservation. We reserve the right to cancel the reservation(s) if the disability/impairment is unsuitable for the tour. You are also responsible for any costs and/or accommodations related to your disability/impairment, such as providing your own travel companion.
Not included in the tour:
- Gratuities for local English-speaking guide.
- Additional baggage fee charges from the airlines.
- Alcohol and soft drinks with meals.
Please note:
- A minimum of 16 participants is required for the tour to operate.
- A valid passport is required of all U.S. citizens & must be valid at least 6 months from the return tour date. Non-U.S. passport holders must check with the Japanese Consulate to see if a visa is required.
- Land tour costs are based on current currency conversion rates, which are subject to change.
- Air ticket fare is guaranteed, but taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.
- We reserve the right to change any part of the itinerary, including payment schedules, at any time and without notice.
- We highly recommend the purchase of trip insurance. Please ask our representatives for more information.
- Land Tour Operator is Nippon Travel Agency.
From: $4,588 pp double/triple occupancy
From: $5,288 single occupancy
Seats are Limited
Flight Schedule:
05/12/27 – Depart Honolulu on Japan Airlines flight 71 at 4:05 pm and arrive in Haneda at 7:45 pm on 05/13.
05/21/27 – Depart Haneda on Japan Airlines flight 74 at 9:05 pm and arrive in Honolulu at 9:30 am (same day).
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