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Sendai Castle Ruins

The Sendai Castle Ruins are the site of the castle built by Date Masamune, one of the most powerful feudal lords in history. While the buildings no longer stand, the massive stone walls still convey the grandeur of the castle's former days.The main highlight is the equestrian statue of Lord Masamune, standing as if to overlook the entire city of Sendai. The panoramic view from this spot is breathtaking, and the night view is especially exceptional. In the museum on-site, you can enjoy reconstructed footage of the castle using VR technology. It is a must-visit spot where you can savor...

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Jozenji-dori Avenue

Jozenji-dori Avenue is the main street symbolizing the "City of Trees, Sendai," featuring a beautiful rows of zelkova trees. Bronze statues by Italian sculptors are dotted along the central promenade, creating an artistic atmosphere like an open-air museum.The changing expressions of the four seasons are also captivating; from fresh greenery and autumn colors to winter, when the "SENDAI Pageant of Starlight" fantastically colors the city with hundreds of thousands of shining LEDs. With many stylish cafes and shops nearby, it is the perfect spot for a stroll, where urban energy and natural tranquility merge.

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Sendai City

Sendai, the capital of Miyagi Prefecture, is known as the "City of Trees," where modern buildings and lush greenery harmonize perfectly, making it the ideal base for sightseeing in the Tohoku region.The city is dotted with historical sites related to Date Masamune, the warring states warlord who laid its foundation. At Zuihoden, a lavishly decorated mausoleum, and the Sendai Castle Ruins, which offer a panoramic view of the city, you can experience firsthand the aesthetic sense of the samurai and the depth of their history.Additionally, close to the city center, you can find famous hot springs such as Akiu Onsen...

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Mount Tokusenjō

Mount Tokusenjō is a $711text{m}$ high mountain spanning Kesennuma City and Motoyoshi Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and is nationally famous for its massive rhododendron (tsutsuji) colonies.Approximately 500,000 Japanese Azaleas (Yama-tsutsuji) and Rhododendron molle (Renge-tsutsuji) grow densely across the mountainside, dyeing the entire mountain red, typically from mid to late May. This landscape of azalea carpets is known as the "Sea of Azaleas" and is of breathtaking beauty.From the summit observatory, you can overlook the magnificent Pacific Ocean and the rias coastline, along with the Sea of Azaleas. It is a spot where you can experience a moving show of colors woven...

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Ruins of the Tagajō Administration Center

The Ruins of the Tagajō Administration Center served as the hub of the government office that ruled the ancient Tōhoku region (Mutsu Province) approximately 1,300 years ago, spanning the Nara and Heian periods.This site was the political, military, and cultural center of Tōhoku at the time, making it an extremely important historical ruin in Japanese history. Currently, the foundation (kidan) of the central building (Seichō) where official duties were performed has been restored, and the vast grounds are maintained as a Special Historic Site.By strolling through the spacious grounds, visitors can experience the history of ancient Japan's governance of Tōhoku...

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Onikōbe

Onikōbe is a region surrounded by magnificent nature, located in the northwest of Miyagi Prefecture, deep within the Naruko Onsen Village.This area is geothermally active, offering dynamic sights where you can feel the breath of the Earth, such as geysers spouting steam everywhere and mud volcanoes (natural gas vents) that gurgle and bubble. The Onikōbe Geyser, in particular, is incredibly powerful.Additionally, hot springs are dotted throughout the quiet mountains, allowing visitors to enjoy a hidden hot spring (Hitō) atmosphere. Skiing is also available in winter, making it an area where you can experience the energy of nature and the warmth...

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Sekaiyachi Primeval Flower Garden

The Sekaiyachi Primeval Flower Garden is a beautiful high-altitude wetland (bog) located at an elevation of approximately 900 meters, spreading out at the foot of the magnificent Mt. Kurikoma."Yachi" means wetland or marsh. Here, well-maintained wooden boardwalks are laid out, allowing visitors to stroll through the marsh without getting wet. Especially from early summer to summer, alpine plants like Nikko Daylilies (Nikkō Kisuge) and Cottongrass (Watasuge) bloom all at once, creating a magnificent landscape resembling a flower field.It is a treasure trove of nature, appealing for its abundant water flow and the changing colors of the flowers throughout the seasons.

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Sendai Tanabata Festival

The Sendai Tanabata Festival is the most famous summer festival in the Tohoku region, held annually from August 6th to 8th.Its biggest feature is the gorgeous and massive "Tanabata decorations" that fill the entire shopping arcade. Colorful streamers made of washi (Japanese paper) and seven decorations embodying various wishes are displayed, coloring the night sky.This is a traditional Japanese festival where people pray for a good harvest and improvement in skills. The nighttime illumination is also fantastic, making it an event where you can experience the beauty and vibrant traditions of a Japanese summer.

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Sakunami Onsen

Sakunami Onsen is a hot spring resort surrounded by abundant nature, located in the western part of Sendai City, upstream of the Hirose River.Its opening is ancient, and it flourished as a therapeutic bathing site (Tōji) during the time of Date Masamune. It is characterized by its colorless, transparent, skin-friendly simple alkaline hot spring, known especially as the "Beauty-making Hot Water." The open-air baths, enjoyed while listening to the murmuring of the river, are exceptional.The surrounding area also has many scenic spots, such as the Hōmei Shijūhachi-taki Falls, where you can enjoy beautiful ravines. Since it is relatively close to...

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Tōgatta Onsen Mahoroba no Yu

Hoshiakari no Yado Mahoroba, located in Tōgatta Onsen at the foot of Zaō, is a charming, purely Japanese-style inn inspired by a Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse).Its greatest appeal is the guest rooms with private open-air baths, allowing guests to monopolize the hot spring without any interruption. At night, you can gaze at the starry sky from the private open-air bath, offering an exceptional healing experience.Guests can also use the adjacent day-trip facility "Mahoroba no Yu," including its massive stone open-air bath. It is an inn where you can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of a Japanese mountain village and highly...

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Tōgatta Onsen

Tōgatta Onsen is a traditional hot spring resort with a history of about 400 years, located at the foot of the Zaō mountain range.Its spring quality is a sulfate spring, known as the "Hot Water (Netsu no Yu)" because it thoroughly warms the body when immersed. In the center of the town, there are two public bathhouses used by locals, where you can easily experience Japan's public bathing culture.The town is also famous as a production center for Kokeshi dolls, allowing visitors to tour traditional Tōgatta Kokeshi workshops or try painting their own dolls. It is an ideal base for...

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Akiu Onsen

Akiu Onsen is a distinguished hot spring resort with a history of over 1,500 years, located in the "Okuzashiki" (inner parlor) of Sendai City, the capital of Miyagi Prefecture.It is a famous spring reputedly visited by the 29th Emperor in ancient times, and Date Masamune also used it during the Edo period. The water quality is a skin-friendly chloride spring, making it widely popular among tourists and therapeutic bathers (Tōji) alike.Nearby, there are abundant natural scenic spots, including the beautiful gorge "Rairaikyō," designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty, and the dynamic Akiu Great Falls. Due to its easy...

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Aone Onsen

Aone Onsen is a historic hot spring resort nestled in a quiet mountain area at the foot of the Zaō mountain range.Its opening dates back over $450text{ years}$, making it a distinguished hot spring reputedly used by the Date clan lords. During the Edo period, a temporary residence (O-Kariya) for the Sendai domain was established here. The water is colorless and transparent, and has long been known for its efficacy against cuts and skin diseases.Surrounded by rich nature, it is ideal for those who wish to quietly undergo therapeutic bathing (Tōji) or refresh themselves while enjoying the beautiful scenery of...

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Kesennuma Ōshima Island

Kesennuma Ōshima is a beautiful island floating in Kesennuma Bay, also known as the "Green Pearl."The island is designated as part of the Sanriku Reconstruction National Park, and its appeal lies in its untouched nature and beautiful rias coast scenery. Specifically, from the Kameyama Observation Deck on the island, visitors can enjoy a magnificent panorama overlooking Kesennuma Bay and the Pacific Ocean.The opening of the Kesennuma Ōshima Bridge has made access from the mainland convenient. It is a soul-soothing resort destination where you can fully enjoy fresh seafood and the tranquil island atmosphere.

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Zuiganji Temple

Zuiganji Temple, located in Matsushima, is the foremost Zen temple in the Tohoku region and a treasure trove of history and art.It was reconstructed by Date Masamune, the lord of the Sendai domain. The magnificent main hall (Hondō) and kitchen (Kuri), built in the Momoyama style reflecting the power and aesthetic sensibilities of the time, are designated as National Treasures.Must-see features include the gorgeously decorated wall paintings and the design of Masamune's family crest, "Take ni Suzume" (Sparrows and Bamboo). Passing through the silent avenue of cedar trees, it is a place where you can deeply experience Japanese history and...

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Onagawa Town

Onagawa Town is a port town known for its seafood landings, situated facing a beautiful bay of the rias coast.Following reconstruction after the disaster, a modern and stylishly designed station building and the shopping district "Seapal-Pier Onagawa" were established, creating a new tourist hub. Visitors can savor fresh Onagawa seafood (especially oysters and saury), and experience a lively local atmosphere in the "Fish Market Street."Furthermore, a cruise around the bay offers close-up views of the Sanriku scenery, including beautiful inlets and aquaculture rafts. It is a port town appealing for its fresh seafood gastronomy and modern townscape.

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Ishinomaki City

Ishinomaki City is a city where the beautiful scenery of the rias coast merges with history and culture.Famous in the city center is the Ishinomori Manga Museum, where visitors can enjoy the world of works by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. Unique character monuments are also scattered throughout the town.The city is also an important access hub for nature-rich tourist spots such as the Oshika Peninsula and Tashirojima (Cat Island), as well as the reconstructed San Juan Bautista ship, which contributed to Japan's modernization. It is a port city where you can enjoy fresh seafood and a rich cultural side.

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Oshika Gobansho Park

Oshika Gobansho Park is a superb scenic spot located on a hilltop near the tip of the Oshika Peninsula, overlooking Kinkazan.The park was developed on the site of a foreign ship surveillance post (Gobansho) used by the Date clan during the Edo period. From the observatory within the park, you can gaze upon a magnificent Pacific Ocean panorama featuring Kinkazan, known as the Island of the Gods, and a series of steep cliffs.On clear days, groups of dolphins and whales may be sighted. It is a place where you can feel the dynamic coastal beauty and history of Sanriku.

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Kyukamura Kesennuma Ōshima

Kesennuma Ōshima is a beautiful island known as the "Green Pearl," located within the Sanriku Reconstruction National Park.From the Kyukamura resort located on the island's hill, you can gaze upon the beautiful, intricate bay views of the rias coast and the magnificent panorama of the Pacific Ocean. Dynamic scenic spots nearby, such as Ogama and Hanzō on the Karakuwa Peninsula, make it the perfect base for fully enjoying Sanriku's nature.It is a resort where you can enjoy fresh seafood, the beautiful starry sky, and the tranquil island atmosphere.

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Ogama Hanzō Coast

Ogama and Hanzō is a dynamic coastal scenic spot located at the tip of the Karakuwa Peninsula in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture.Ogama features massive rock walls carved by rough seas and the towering $16text{-meter-high}$ rock pillar called Oreishi (Broken Stone). Meanwhile, Hanzō offers a more adventurous landscape, with tunnel-like sea caves formed by seawater erosion and a series of steep cliffs.This is a powerful spot where you can closely experience the rough power of the Sanriku Sea and the marvelous sculpted beauty created by nature.

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Kamasaki Onsen

Kamasaki Onsen, nestled in the mountains of Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a quiet hot spring area with over $400text{ years}$ of history.It has long been known as "Kamasaki of the Wounds" due to a legend that in ancient times, the spring's efficacy healed a cut wound inflicted by a sickle (Kama). It retains the atmosphere of a secluded therapeutic hot spring resort (Tōjiba) and is ideal for those who wish to experience traditional Japanese onsen culture.Charming wooden inns line the streets, and a nostalgic landscape spreads through the back alleys known as "Ura-Kamasaki" (Back Kamasaki). It is a hidden...

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Obara Onsen

Obara Onsen, located in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a quiet, historic hot spring area nestled secludedly along the gorge of the clear Shiroishi River.Its founding is old, dating back approximately $600text{ years}$, with a legend that it was discovered after a wounded bird healed its injuries in the waters. It has long been known as the "Wound Water" and cherished by people as a therapeutic hot spring resort (Tōjiba) rich in medicinal properties.As it is not a large hot spring town but rather features a few inns quietly operating, it is particularly recommended for those who wish to slowly...

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Naruko Onsen Village

Naruko Onsen Village is the collective name for five historic hot spring areas located in Ōsaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.Its biggest feature is that it is a globally rare "Department Store of Hot Springs," offering almost all of Japan's hot spring water qualities. Visitors can choose the water that suits their skin and enjoy onsen hopping (Yumeguri).It is also the birthplace of the charming Naruko Kokeshi doll, a traditional craft, and the painting experience is popular. Nearby is the Naruko Gorge, famous for its autumn leaves, making it a place where you can enjoy Japanese onsen culture and rich nature simultaneously.

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Higashimatsushima City

Higashimatsushima City is a coastal city in Miyagi Prefecture blessed with the beautiful islands of Oku-Matsushima and rich nature.Within the city lies Sagakei Gorge, which features a rugged landscape distinct from central Matsushima, and the experience of viewing the cliffs and unusual rock formations up close from an excursion boat is popular. Furthermore, from the summit of Otakamori Mountain, you can gaze upon the magnificent view of Matsushima Bay, counted as one of the "Four Grand Views" (Shidaikan).It is an area where you can enjoy the calm bay and the dynamic outer ocean scenery, along with fresh seafood.

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