Meeting Point

Tokyo 23 wards or Sendai.

Osaki Hachiman Shrine

Sendai Castle Honmaru Ruins

The Sendai Castle Ruins are the ruins of the Date Clan's castle, which was built on a natural fortress with the cliffs of the Ryuguchi Gorge and the Hirose River as outer moats. They are commonly known as the "Aoba Castle Ruins". Sendai Castle was built in 1603 by Date Masamune, the first lord of the Sendai Domain, and became the Date Clan's residence for more than 270 years. The castle had the Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru, but there was no castle tower to prevent the general Tokugawa Ieyasu from being on guard. The old castle disappeared due to war, but the large stone walls and rebuilt corner towers have preserved the appearance of the time. Now there is a horse-riding statue of Date Masamune on the castle tower, and a Gokoku Shrine has been built on the Honmaru ruins. At the Aoba Castle Museum, you can see the Honmaru images that were carefully reproduced using CG. The ruins are now Aobayama Park, and because it is located on the Aobayama hill, you can overlook the Pacific Ocean.

Sendai West Park

Sendai West Park, also known as Nishi Park, is a historic city park that dates back to 1875. It's the oldest park in Sendai and is famous for its seasonal cherry blossoms. The park features an observatory and a baseball stadium, making it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. Every summer, the park becomes a hub of activity with many foreigners visiting to enjoy the natural beauty and the annual cherry blossom festival held in mid-April.

Ending Point

Tokyo 23 wards or Sendai.