Matsushima is a must see if you are in Tohoku and Mai is an excellent guide to explore everything it has to offer. She is thoughtful and kind and everything went very smoothly. We even got to use the 1st class deck of the cruise ship for free. Her passion for the Tohoku region is infectious and she was able to recommend many other places of interest. She can provide the history of the area and background on its culture. We were lucky to have such wonderful weather too which always helps! Thank you Mai for your company during my time in Sendai on both day trips.
I had an excellent day exploring Yamadera with Mai. She was very knowledgeable and organised and the day trip was very enjoyable. She was generous with her time and we even managed to fit in an extra stop at Rinnoji once back in Sendai. I would highly recommend spending your time in Yamadera with Mai. There is no substitute for a local guide.
Mr. Shimoeda was a wonderful driver and guide for us as we toured the Sanriku coast, visiting scenic historic spots as well as memorials and museums dedicated to the 3.11 tragedy. Be aware that in this area the drivers may not speak much English, so depending on your Japanese proficiency you might need to use Google Translate to communicate. However it was a joy to practice my Japanese with Mr. Shimoeda and we had a great day together.
Thanks for your 5-star review! We are very happy to hear that you and Mr. Shimoeda were able to have a pleasant conversation. Hoping to have more English-speaking drivers in all regions in the future as well. Please feel free to contact us again for any future needs. Thank you!
I had two tours with Mai, one Sendai City Tour during the Tanabata festival and one of the Matsushima area. Both were excellent and I highly recommend Mai as your tour guide.
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