Top Miyagi Prefecture Attractions
Things to Do in Miyagi Prefecture
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Zuihoden, Okama Crater, Sacred & Religious Sites, Points of Interest & Landmarks.
Zuihoden, Okama Crater, Sacred & Religious Sites, Points of Interest & Landmarks.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
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- hfot2 🌸🍁🌸Vermont7,574 contributionsIf you use the Sendai Loople bus, get off at Stop #4 for Zuihoden. The bus was very crowded, so we knew all the sites would be as well. It was sakura season and we expected this would be the case, nevertheless, the buses were as full as the Tokyo metro at rush hour, but running late thus it became difficult to plan a route and pick up times.
Once you get off the bus, there is a very long - but pleasant - uphill walk under very tall, very old cedar trees. It is not a difficult walk, but the paving stones underfoot can be tricky. You can either walk up the stone steps or stay on the ramp along the side of the stairs - we shifted from one to the other.
Date Masamune’s mausoleum is in an isolated spot in the compound under tall trees. Beyond its own entrance gate there are more stairs. The path continues under the trees to two other family members’ mausoleums of a similar style - allow time for all of them. The main draw here is the Mausoleum of Date Masamune and if your time is limited this is what you should see.
The brilliantly painted carving with gold embellishments could be described as garish; the brightness of the whole is, of course, because, this is a modern reconstruction due to extensive damage in the war. Be aware that you can not walk around the building which is protected by fencing: visitors are confined to the area in front of the building.
Visitor’s tip: entrance fee ¥550, but if you show your Loople Bus Pass there is discount of ¥100.Written March 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Christine J20 contributionsVisited the crater. Access road is windy and narrow, but reasonably easy to drive. Manual toll booth - 550y to go through. Big carpark at the top and the crater lookout is less than 5 minutes walk from carpark. Was very cool and windy (so take a warm hat and jacket) . There was still small patches of snow in late May. Definitely worth the drive!!Written May 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SkaramooshEdmonton, Canada4,023 contributionsWe stopped here after visiting Zuihoden. The grounds is well kept. The main attraction here is the statue of Date Masamune who was a feudal lord and also the founder of modern day Sendai. The history involving Date Masamune is interesting so check out Wikipedia before visiting this beautiful city.
Also, the view of Sendai city from the castle is pretty cool.
Highly Recommended.Written June 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Joel CDoha, Qatar1,883 contributionsVery interesting tour of the factory and whiskey making process. The gardens around it are really well kept. Tour is done very efficiently with English commentary. The gift shop has interesting souvenirs and regular tourist-trap stuff. Nice thing is that you get a tasting of the whiskey.Written June 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeff RMelbourne, Australia161 contributionsArrived at Sendai Station from Hakodate by train and our Hotel was attached to the Station (Hotel Metropolitan). The station is very busy and has an extensive range of restaurants and eating places for all tastes. Station staff helpful.Written April 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Crofton MAirlie Beach, Australia2,074 contributionsWe took a boat tour through various islands which have interesting eroded shapes, but the senrenity has been spoiled by extensive seaweed farmsWritten March 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- enhasaSingapore, Singapore127 contributionsSerene. Amazing autumn colors. Housing the mausoleum of Date Mitsumune. Must visit while in Matsushima bay area.Written November 29, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DesmondLimSingapore, Singapore358 contributionsWe walked from JR Rikuzen Tagasago Station to the aquarium (could have took a taxi instead, cost about JPY1000).
The aquarium has 2 floor, indoor tanks on the first, and outdoor tanks and show on the second. The variety of sea creatures are quite decent compared to other aquariums in Japan. The shows are the highlights. We are quite impressed with the dolphin show and the seal interactive performance with the spectators.
Bonus - Squirrel cage! Visitors can walk into the cage to look at the cute squirrels close up.
We spent about 2.5 hours in the aquarium. Worth a visit!
Do give me a thumbs up if u find the review useful. ThanksWritten December 17, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Justin SendaiSendai, Japan62 contributionsWe love the Rakuten Eagles. The stadium is a 20 min walk from the station, or take a 100 yen shuttle there on game day. A kids park with the only ferris wheel at a baseball stadium in Japan makes this fun for families. The Eagles are not doing so well this year--so, four stars!Written April 30, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SkaramooshEdmonton, Canada4,023 contributionsIt's a fair bit of walking to the shrine. There's quite a number of people when we got there and everyone was trigger happy with their camera phones. There were lots of local Japanese who were celebrating different occasions and private events as well.
The architecture of the shrine is wonderful. Strolling around the grounds gives one a feeling of serenity even with lots of people milling around.
Highly Recommeded!Written June 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mikahBarcelona, Spain17 contributionsLoads of fresh seafood of all kinds all over the place as well as some dried and canned goods and vegetables. Despite the place being a fish market it's very clean and smells fresh, there's a person going around with a cart collecting the waste so it doesn't stink up. Definitely try the my kaisendon or build your own fishbowl, it was super fun and the shops will make you smaller portions of the packs they sell if you ask them in case you're travelling alone like I was. Sadly the bbq wasn't open so I missed out on bigger shrimp as I don't like those raw but there usually is one in case you prefer your fish cooked. The place is a little difficult to reach if you're going early on the weekend, google map wouldn't come up with any busses heading that way at 8am on sunday, but thankfully it's only a couple of kms from the city center so it's walkable.Written March 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Susan TMount Pleasant, WI597 contributionsAs soon as the morning rain let up and the sun came out, we caught a bus to this temple. It was a Friday afternoon and we wanted to see the temple before the weekend crowds arrived the next day. It was beautiful. To think way back in history when this was a bustling area.Written May 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
