Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #7 in Sendai, Japan

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 4.1 km
Ascend 141 m
Descend 211 m

Experience Sendai in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in SendaiIndividual Sights in Sendai

Sight 1: 宮城県護国神社

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宮城県護国神社

Miyagiken Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines the kami of "martyrs of the state" (国事殉難者) and its annual festivals take place on April 30, May 1, and October 23. It was established in 1904 and originally referred to as Shōkonsha (招魂社). Its current name dates to 1939.

Wikipedia: Miyagi Gokoku Shrine (EN)

40 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 2: Sendai Castle

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Sendai Castle

Aoba Castle is a Japanese castle located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Throughout the Edo period, Aoba Castle was home to the Date clan, daimyō of Sendai Domain. The castle was also known as Sendai-jō (仙台城) or as Gojō-rō (五城楼). In 2003, the castle ruins were designated a National Historic Site.

Wikipedia: Aoba Castle (EN)

824 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 3: Sendai City Museum

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Sendai City Museum

The Sendai City Museum is the main museum of Sendai, Japan, and is located in the former Third Bailey of Sendai Castle.

Wikipedia: Sendai City Museum (EN)

1626 meters / 20 minutes

Sight 4: Zuihō Temple

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Zuihoji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect of Myoshinji in Kyogamine, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Masamune. The temple was opened by Kiyodake, the foundation was by Date Tadamune, and the main statue was a statue of Shakyamuni from Moetsu Temple in Hiraizumi.

Wikipedia: 瑞鳳寺 (JA)

1644 meters / 20 minutes

Sight 5: Basho no Tsuji

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Basho no Tsuji

Basho no Tsuji is a crossroads that was the center of the castle town of Sendai Castle during the Edo period. It was the intersection of Omachi-dori and Oshu Highway, which extend from the Otemon gate of the castle, and was the base point of the town division. It is located near the boundary of the current Ichiban-cho and Omachi towns in Aoba-ku, Sendai City, and the Miyagi Prefecture road marker (里程元標) is installed here.

Wikipedia: 芭蕉の辻 (JA)

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