Sendai: The Birthplace of Japanese Figure Skating. Places Related to Two Gold Medalists, Hanyu Yuzuru and Arakawa Shizuka
Sendai is said to be the birthplace of Japanese figure skating. In this tour a certified interpreter-guide will guide you to spots related to figure skating and the two Olympic champions from Sendai, Hanyu Yuzuru (2014, 2018) and Arakawa Shizuka (2006).
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We will visit Goshikinuma Pond, which is the birthplace of Japanese figure skating. The tour also includes some places related to Hanyu and Arakawa.
The monuments of Hanyu and Arakawa are new tourist spots in Sendai.
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine enshrines the deity of competition. Hanyu visited there to wish for a victory.
We will also visit Ice Rink Sendai, where Hanyu and Arakawa practiced in their youth. It has a free exhibition room. If you like, you can view the ice rink closely (admission fee required).
【Itinerary】
Sendai Station ==Subway== Monuments of Hanyu and Arakawa ==Walk== Goshikinuma Pond ==Bus== Osaki Hachimangu Shrine ==Subway and Bus== Ice Rink Sendai ==Bus and Subway== Sendai Station
| Holding Term | All year round. |
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| Duration | 4 hours (However, may adjust to your needs) |
| Number of people involved | 1 ~ 8people |
| Fee | 4000 JPY- (tax included) |
Guide-Interpreter Shunsuke Wakamatsu
I provide guiding service in Tohoku (North-Eastern Japan) region, including Sendai. After working as a volunteer guide for several years, I passed the national Guide-Interpreter license test in 2017. I would love to introduce the charms of Sendai and Tohoku region to visitors from all over the world. I can suggest various tours according to guests’ interests and share much local knowledge. I am looking forward to your visit!
Comment by orgnaizer
Sendai has many places for figure skating lovers. There are some other spots which are not in the itinerary. I can arrange the tour according to your interests and schedule. If you have something to ask, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Basic Information
| Experience Name | Sendai: The Birthplace of Japanese Figure Skating. Places Related to Two Gold Medalists, Hanyu Yuzuru and Arakawa Shizuka |
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| Holding Place | Monuments of Hanyu and Arakawa, Goshikinuma Pond, Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, Ice Rink Sendai. |
| Duration | 4 hours (However, may adjust to your needs) |
| Holding Term | All year round. |
| Start Time | 9:00 (However, may adjust to your needs) |
Implementation Condition
| Minimum number of passengers | 1people |
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| Maximum number of passengers | 8people |
| Reservation Application Deadline | By 17:00, 7 days in advance |
| Important Notes for Participants | The tour will be conducted even in rainy weather, but will be canceled in case of stormy weather or disaster. Please check with us the day before the event. |
Fee
| Fee |
Sendai: The Birthplace of Japanese Figure Skating (1 participant): 4000 JPY (tax included) |
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| Included in the fee | Guide fee. |
| Items not included in the fee | Ice Rink Sendai (Gallery viewing is free. To see the ice rink is an additional 200 yen/person). Insurance for participants. |
| Payment Methods | Pay in advance by bank transfer or PayPal.
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| Cancellation and Changes | No cancellation fee is charged. |
| About Cancellation Fees | If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, please contact us immediately.
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Meeting Place & Access
| Meeting Place | JR Sendai Station |
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| Meeting Place Remarks | 2F in front of the "Stained Glass." |
| Meeting Time | Please come by the agreed upon start time. |
| Access | JR Sendai Station, 2F Stained Glass |
| Parking |
None
There is no designated parking, so please use nearby paid parking. |
| Facility Information | Coin lockers are located inside Sendai Station (rental fee required). |
Other
| Barrier Free |
There is.
Barrier-free access and equipment are different for each location. Please inquire for needs and details. |
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| Guides and Information | The tour is led by a local guide. |
| Regarding Multilingual Support | Japanese / English |