11 Historical Osaki Hachimangu Eitetsu Terakado One of the oldest and most recognizable buildings in Sendai, built in 1607 by the order of Date Masamune. This is the oldest Azuchi-Momoyama-style..
Museums Exploring Zuihoden Laura Welch A beautiful monument to mark the resting place of Sendai's founder, Date Masamune, surrounded by nature that marks the passing..
Culture Shintera: Sendai's Temple Town Justin Velgus The Shintera and Renbo neighborhoods on the east side of Sendai Station are home to dozens of Buddhist temples. Walk, jog, or cycle..
Culture Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Market Justin Velgus The Toshogu shrine in Sendai was built by the Date clan to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa. It has several cultural properties and hosts an..
Culture The Travel Shrine of Sendai Justin Velgus Tabidachi Inari Shrine (旅立稲荷神社) is a shrine located near the Hirose Bridge in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. While over..
43 Culture Torii Kevin Haase Torii mark your passage from the mundane to the sacred. Take a journey around Japan through these gates, from the forest to the..
Culture Michinoku Pro Wrestling Justin Velgus Michinoku Pro Wrestling is a traveling wrestling show, performing in local venues around the Tohoku region of Japan. Over the ..
23 Culture Rinnoji Temple Garden Elena Lisina Japanese landscape gardens are a form of art well known throughout the world. The Rinnoji Temple garden in Sendai is a wonderful..