Sendai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Travelogue of Sendai

Sendai, the capital of the Northeast, the city of samurai, the city of forests, has a rich history, culture and natural scenery, and is an ideal destination for exploring the Northeast region. Whether you like ancient sites, food, shopping, or hot springs, Sendai can meet your needs. Let me introduce you to a few must-see attractions in Sendai! 😊 Zuihoden: The landmark of Sendai, the tomb of Date Masamune. 😍 The elegant Azuchi-Momoyama-style architecture🏯, the black and gold decorations🌟, the pure black armor and helmet⚔, the beautiful Japanese garden🌸, the autumn leaves🍁, all leave a deep impression. Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle Ruins): Date Masamune's castle, now only some ruins remain. 😮 Climbing the castle wall🏰, overlooking the panoramic view of Sendai City🌆, visiting Miyagi Shrine🏮, praying to Date Masamune🙏, understanding Sendai's history and culture📜, are all good choices. Matsushima: The most famous attraction near Sendai, one of Japan's three most scenic spots. 😍 Hundreds of islands of different sizes🏝, scattered in Matsuo Bay, form a picturesque scenery🎨. Taking a cruise ship🚢, admiring the scenery of the islands from the sea🌊, climbing the Guanlanting🗼, overlooking the whole view of Matsushima👀, visiting the ancient Zuiganji Temple🙏, are all worth trying experiences. Akiu Great Waterfall: Another natural wonder of Sendai, one of Japan's hundred famous waterfalls. 😮 55 meters high, 6 meters wide, the water is mighty, the momentum is amazing💦. Walking along the trail to the bottom of the waterfall👣, feeling the coolness of the splashing water💦, going to the observation deck opposite the waterfall👀, admiring the panoramic view of the waterfall🌈, soaking in Akiu hot spring♨, relaxing😊, are all highlights of the trip to Sendai. There are many other attractions and activities in Sendai, waiting for you to explore. Sendai welcomes you! 😄👋

the heyday of Sendai Castle

There is an admission fee, but if you don't enter the museum, you won't know anything about Sendai Castle, so be sure to enter. Aoba Castle Ruins Museum Food Court Sansai soba and matcha soft serve were delicious There aren't many exhibits, but there are many interesting ones, and if the young man isn't busy, he should be able to explain each one in detail (I'm not a guide, so I can't take you around for a long time).

Beautiful Samurai City of Sendai ⛩️ 🏰

Pictures speak louder than words ✌️ How to get there: about 2h North of Tokyo, 1h from Fukushima, take the bullet train What’s to see: the old Aoba Castle Costs: free Time needed: 2h What to look for: look around and enjoy the view over the city while exploring the old ruins of Aoba castle Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸 IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld

Shiboyan Shrine, located in Yanzao City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, is also one of the most important shrines in Miyagi Prefecture. It is also known as the first shrine of the Lu Olympics. It has been worshipped by the court and the people since ancient times. The Salt Kitchen Shrine was built in 1704 by the fourth generation of the Sendai Ida Gang Village, and the fifth generation Idaji Village. Three main halls and two worship halls were built side by side. It is also rare in the country. At present, 14 buildings and stone houses (the former shrine of the shrine), such as the main hall, the worship hall, and the four-legged shrine, have been designated as important cultural heritages of Japan. In addition, the "Salt Sakura" in the Shizuoka Shrine is also very famous. The flowering period is very beautiful in early May every year, and we are even more fortunate to meet the most beautiful winter cherry here.

one of the three major festivals in Tohoku,

I came to Sendai on another matter. I didn't know about the Sendai Tanabata Festival until the day before I had some time before my business, so I took a walk. it was difficult to walk because of the decorations, but (to prevent infectious diseases?) It was lifted up moderately and it became easier to walk. A relaxed enka song will make your heart happy. The night was bright and relaxing.

[Sendai Tanabata Festival] This time in Japan, Ive been lucky enough to catch one of the three great festivals in the Tohoku region of Japan. Specially prepared for the yukata to wear a view, it is quite a sense of taking pictures. From the hotel, walk to the entrance to the festival. The streets are full of gorgeous paper ornaments. These paper ornaments are made by each merchant on both sides of the street as well as locals. They have their own characteristics, such as the same Piece of art. Write your wishes on paper and hang on bamboo branches. The colorful wish strips are flying in the air, romantic and beautiful. One of the large paper cranes with a stack of primary school students is very spectacular. When you walk to the Festival Square, there are local traditional activities being staged, with drums, people singing and dancing together to celebrate the Tanabata Festival. Here, you can feel the tradition, history, food, colorful stage activities... This is also the most favorite charm of the Sendai Tanabata Festival, from day to night, quite a stroll.

Traveling in the northeast of Japan, if you just caught up with the Qixi Festival, its so lucky! Sendai Tanabata Festival, the largest Chinese Valentine's Day festival in Japan, is known as the three major festivals in the Northeast. Not far from Sendai Station, more than 3,000 arcades, 1.5 km in length, decorated with luxurious blown paint and enamel ornaments, you can enjoy the works of popular characters and elaborate handicrafts, perfect interpretation What is the look of happiness. 5 different themes, 7 different decorations, including paper baskets, paper clothes, origami cranes, purses, nets, paper baskets, floating flags, symbolizing learning, longevity, wealth, harvest, etc. A good meaning. style, there are cartoon characters cute, red and pink romantic, more origami flowers, colorful balls of fresh and pleasant, look around, full of romance and happiness. I am wearing a summer yukata, slowly moving through this beautiful romantic arcade, free to do. Originally, the good way to travel is to go to the local festival. Miaomei, beautiful, this is the yearning, poetic life

Sendai West Park

#thingstodo Fun place to visit on weekend. Lots of people having picnics on mats under the trees. There were at least 20 vendors selling locally produced food for ¥500-¥600 a serving. Cherry blossoms still very beautiful even though peak viewing time has passed. There was also a small collection of vendors selling goods that appeared to be second hand . Very nice place to relax for a few hours but you need a water proof mat as there is not grass to sit on and the ground is just moist dirt.

The cherry blossoms in April have entered the phase of dying in Kansai, while the northeastern region is flourishing. I saw the cherry blossoms in the West Park on the way. I took the Sendai Subway Tozai Line from the station to the West Park to see the cherry blossoms. Feel the real life of the local Japanese. In the eyes of the Chinese people, cherry blossom viewing (or flower viewing) is to take a ride to the suburbs. After getting off the bus, compose photos in the flowers and sunbathe friends circle. In fact, the beauty of Chunguang and Huahai does not only appear in the circle of friends or in the group. The Japanese enjoy the flower more like a ritual. The whole family or friends sit together under the cherry tree, drink and eat food, and feel the petals falling. Romance, talking and laughing in the bright spring, walking in the middle of them, there is a feeling of envy. Although the photos are beautiful, they are not as real as they are.

Center of Shinto belief in Sendai

The hidden shrine at the end of village, peaceful place to visit. Need to wait for train and the bus 870, unless you need to walk 1 km. from station. Clean and modern bathroom available for the visitors to use. What a great summer day visit!

The Hachimangu Shrine is the first guardian shrine in Sendai. It has a history of 400 years. In the Heian era, Sakagami Tamura was praying for the long-term martial arts, and the Guardian of the martial arts "Usaki Hachimangu Shrine" was greeted by the current Mizusawa City, Iwate Prefecture, and the "Hachimanji Hachimangu Shrine" was established, becoming the Osaki Hachimangu Shrine. Predecessor. 1607 was moved to the current location by Ida Masamune, and finally formed the existing Gossip Palace and survived so far, it is not easy!

GOKOKU SHRINE ⛩✨ Japan has multiple Gokoku Shrines all over the country. There's one in Naha, another one in Aichi, and finally in Sendai. We just happened to pass by this shrine on our way home. Of course, it has the usual huge Torii gate, so we snapped a picture. First pic was during Spring and the last 2 pics was during Winter. We never got the chance of going inside because it was always later when we pass by there, so all we always manage to get is a pic of the Torii gate. #wintergetaway

To wash the hand into the shrine, it has basically become a ritual, meaning purification, you can give it a try. Come to this shrine, there is a very embarrassing story, that is, a friend said that a funeral is being held, so that it is quiet, and the result is asked, only to know that the other is just holding a ceremony, or to celebrate the harvest of the harvest, simply heaven Its a bad place. But there is one thing to be consistent, that is to keep quiet. The sacrifice was full of Japanese style, and a few shots were taken to commemorate.