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Sendai Airport · Pickup / Return
Autumn: Sendai Loop — Naruko Gorge & Zao Foliage
A late-October to early-November foliage loop via Naruko Gorge, Ginzan Onsen and Zao.
- Suggested days
- 4
- Total distance
- 460 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 460 km over 4 days, roughly 115 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Sendai Airport
Departure
DAY 1
Sendai Airport → Naruko Onsen
Naruko Gorge, Ofukazawa Bridge
Naruko Onsen, Osaki
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Lots fill in foliage season and traffic control applies
DAY 2
Naruko → Ginzan Onsen
Ginzan Onsen Street
Ginzan Shinhata, Obanazawa
Suggested stay: 3 hours
Parking: No private cars in the street; use the Taisho Roman-kan car park
DAY 3
Ginzan → Zao
Zao Chuo Ropeway
Zao Onsen, Yamagata
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Free parking at the ropeway
DAY 4
Zao → Sendai Airport
Akiu Great Falls
Akiu, Taihaku-ku, Sendai
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free parking
Sendai Airport
Arrival / Return
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