Other Historic Site/Building Spots in Central Sendai City Area

  • Zuihoden Mausoleum
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Otamayashita 23-2
    Zuihoden, the mausoleum of Date Masamune who died in 1636 at the age of 70, was built at his request. It consists of the main shrine, hall of worship, place of mercy, and Nirvana gate, conveying to the present the characteristics of luxurious and elegant Momoyama culture. Although it was designated as a National Treasure in 1937, it was destroyed by fire during the war in 1945. It was rebuilt in 1979, and large renovation works were carried out in 2001, and the beautiful colors were restored.

    Interesting architectural structure surrounded by a peaceful green surroundings. Very serene when I was there and there wasn’t a lot of people as well. This was where the late Date Masamune was...

  • Grave of Hayashi Shihe
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Shiheimachi 19-5
    This grave is located on the grounds of Ryuunin Temple in Shihei-machi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City. It is the final resting place of military scholar Hayashi Shihei. Hayashi was imprisoned by the Tokugawa Shogunate after penning “Kaikoku Heidan,” which advocated for a stronger national defense. The grave has also been designated as a National Historical Site.

Miyagi Areas

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Lying along the northeastern coast of Japan, Miyagi prefecture is home to lashings of natural parks, oysters, and hot springs. While the bustling city of Sendai offers some simple city entertainment, it’s the Matsushima islands that deserve the most attention, having boosted the prefecture’s reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views.

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