Asami the Explorer

Follow along with me during my 64 days in Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Laos and Vietnam

Day 3: Tokyo to Sendai to Morioka to Matsushima

JAPAN | Sunday, 25 October 2009 | Views [36]

Day 3 Highlights:

  1. Seeing the tuna auction in action at the Tsukiji Market, the largest fish market in the world
  2. Taking the Shinkansen up to Sendai
  3. Taking the Loople bus to historical sights in Sendai
  4. Taking the local train to Matsushima, one of the three most beautiful sights of Japan
  5. The gorgeous Ichinobo Matsushima onsen (hot springs) resort
  6. Taking a 90min taxi tour of Matsushima’s main sights – Date Masamune’s shrine, Ojishima island
  7. Getting dressed up in colorful yukatas for a kaiseki meal
  8. Soaking in natural hot springs at midnight

  

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