Day 1 | Morning
Zuihoden
Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-1/31,9:00am-4:20pm;Open from 2/1-11/30,9:00am-4:50pm;Open from 12/1-12/30,9:00am-4:20pm;Closed from 12/31-12/31
Ticket Price: 570 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: 23-2 Otamayashita, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Zuiho Hall is a spiritual temple dedicated to Date Masamune, the lord of Sendai and the famous one-eyed dragon warrior. On July 10, Showa 20 (1945) at the end of the Pacific War, Sendai was severely damaged by the strategic bombing of the U.S. Air Force, and Zuiho Hall was also burned down in the Sendai air raid. At the same time, the Gansen Hall, where the second-generation lord Chungzong was enshrined, and the Sanyo Hall, where the third-generation lord Tsunazong was enshrined, were burned at the same time. The current Zuiho Hall was rebuilt in Showa 54 (1979). Before the construction, an excavation survey was carried out in the local area, and the remains and funerary objects of Date Masamune were discovered.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: Ruifeng Temple was created in 1637 and is the home temple of Ida Zhongzong used to worship his father Ida Zhengzhong. The environment is quiet, along the way is a tree-lined road, and it is quite comfortable to walk. Although it was rebuilt in 1979, the appearance of the building is magnificent, very gorgeous and imposing, worth visiting!
Trip.com User: On Jui Yu Hall, first to test physical fitness, after a long staircase, but to go to feel not to this trip.
Day 1 | Afternoon
Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Sendai City Museum.
Sendai City Museum
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:00am-4:45pm
Ticket Price: 460 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours
Location: 26 Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0862, Japan
The Sendai City Museum houses Date's authentic armor and helmets from the Warring States Period in Japan about 401 years ago. At the same time, there is a bust of Lu Xun in the atrium of the museum.
Day 1 | Evening
If you want to explore other popular attractions later, The Westin Sendai Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.
The Westin Sendai Hotel
Boasting spacious rooms situated on 28-36th floors, Westin Hotel Sendai is luxurious accommodation just a 10-minute walk from JR Sendai Station. Guests can work out in the free-use gym, or receive rejuvenating massages at the on-site salon. Wi-Fi is available at an additional charge. Fitted with chic furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows, rooms come with modern facilities like satellite LCD TV. A fridge, an electric kettle and minibar are included. The large en suite bathroom has a bath tub, a shower booth and free toiletries. Sendai Westin Hotel’s 24-hour front desk can arrange luggage storage and laundry services. The Flow Spa offers a variety of treatments, sauna and a relaxation lounge. Souvenir items can be purchased at the gift shop. Stylish Restaurant Symphony serves sophisticated Western cuisine, while traditional Japanese dishes can be savoured at Ichimuan restaurant, which is located on the top floor. Horizon Lounge & Bar offers afternoon tea, light meals and evening drinks. The Westin Hotel is a 10-minute drive to Rakuten Kobo Stadium Miyagi (formerly Kleenex Stadium Miyagi), and a 20-minute drive to Aoba Castle Park. Sendai Airport is located a 50-minute drive from the property.
* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.