[Miyagi ]Sendai 2 nights 3 days girls trip plan is this!
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2023-09-07
Sendai is a place where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature, such as the autumn foliage, and places of interest related to Lord Date Masamune.
This article introduces a recommended itinerary for a 3-day/2-night trip to Sendai.
In the suburbs, there is one of the three best hot springs in Oshu "Akiu Onsen "and one of the three most scenic spots in Japan "Matsushima ". Enjoy local delicacies such as beef tongue, sasakamama, and zunda rice cakes!
This article introduces a recommended itinerary for a 3-day/2-night trip to Sendai.
In the suburbs, there is one of the three best hot springs in Oshu "Akiu Onsen "and one of the three most scenic spots in Japan "Matsushima ". Enjoy local delicacies such as beef tongue, sasakamama, and zunda rice cakes!
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Table of Contents
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- 1-1.1-2.1-3.1-4.1-5.2.
- 2-1.2-2.2-3.2-4.2-5.3.
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[Day 1 ]Start your trip with sightseeing around Sendai Station.
Sendai Station
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JR Sendai Station, the starting and ending point of the trip.
In 2021, "Dila Sendai "on the first floor of Sendai Station will reopen.
With the opening of the new store, the station has been further transformed into a station that is easy to use between sightseeing trips.
Also popular is the famous goods district directly connected to the station, which contains about 213 stores, so you can enjoy your meal in time for the train.
You can also find Sendai's famous sweets, Sendai's famous sasa-kamaboko (fish cake), folk crafts, and other souvenirs!
"Facility Information "
Name: JR Sendai Station
Address: 1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0021
Business hours: 5:30-22:30 (Midori no madoguchi)
Coin lockers: Available
URL：https://www.jreast.co.jp/estation/station/info.aspx?StationCd=913
pavilion housing the sacred mirror (in Heian Palace)
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Date Masamune is laid to rest at "Zuihouden ( 瑞鳳殿) ".
Zuihouden, designated a national treasure in 1931, was destroyed by fire during the Pacific War, but was rebuilt successively at a cost of 800 million yen.
The grounds are a natural greenway, so it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.
As was typical of Masamune, who liked to surprise the public, Zuihouden is truly a gorgeous and gorgeous building, with vivid colors and decorations.
The precincts of the temple are divided into three main areas: "Ruiho-ji Temple ""Ruiho-den Temple ""Zen'o-den and Kansen-den Temple "
Among them, Zuihoji Temple is a place that many tourists pass by unnoticed.
Be careful not to miss it, as it is located halfway up the hill to Zuihouden!
The main gate, "Nirvana Gate ", can be seen after continuing up the hill.
This gate is also very ornately decorated, so be careful not to mistake it for Zuihouden.
Zuihouden is easily accessible from Sendai Station.
"Facility Information "
Name: Shui Fung Hall
Address: 〒980-0814 23-2, Gizoku-shimo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City
Phone: 022-262-6250
URL：https://www.zuihoden.com/
Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle Site)
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One of the famous sightseeing spots in Sendai, "Sendai Castle Ruins ".
It is also called "Aoba Castle "because it is built on Mt.
Today, no buildings remain, but stone walls and reconstructed turrets can be seen, reminding us of the past.
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You can enjoy walking around the castle with virtual images at "Sendai Castle VR Go "is also popular, where you can see the recreated townscape of the domain era, the Sendai Castle Great Hall, and more.
The ruins of the main citadel offer a panoramic view of the buildings in the center of Sendai City, making it a popular night view spot.
One of the most famous is the equestrian statue of Lord Masamune.
It is a popular tourist spot visited by many tourists as a symbolic landscape of Sendai City.
"Facility Information "
Name: Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle)
Address: 1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0862
Access: 20 min. walk from Sendai City Subway Tozai Line "Kokusai Center "Station
JR "Sendai "Approximately 26 minutes by Kanko City Loop Bus "Loople Sendai "from the west exit of the station
Parking: Available, fee required
URL：https://www.sentabi.jp/guidebook/attractions/78/
Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
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"Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi ", home of the professional baseball team "Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles ", is located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Around the stadium, about 60 restaurants line the streets, offering smooth shopping before and after a baseball game. Original Rakuten Eagles gourmet foods and goods are also available, one of the reasons for Rakuten Life Park Miyagi's popularity.
There are also many attractions such as lunch boxes produced by Rakuten Eagles players, original craft beer, London buses and rock climbing!
"Facility Information "
Name: Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
Address: 2-11-6 Miyagino, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access: 20 min. walk from JR Sendai Station
Approximately 8 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Sendai Station
Parking: Available
URL：https://www.rakuteneagles.jp/
Sendai City Shopping Arcade
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The closest arcade to Sendai Station "Sendai City Shopping Arcade ".
The shopping district is divided into nine major areas.
Many areas are roofed, allowing shoppers to shop with peace of mind even when it rains or snows!
The shopping street is lined with many stores, including restaurants and general stores, and is a good place to buy food and souvenirs.
There are also many takeout items, among which "gourd fried "is especially recommended!
Please try it!
"Facility Information "
Name: Sendai City Shopping Arcade
Address: Around Chuo and Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Closed：depends on the store
[Day 2 ]Trip to the three most spectacular views of Japan
Shiogama Shrine
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Shiogama Shrine in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, has a history of over 1200 years. "Shiogama Shrine ".
Known as "Mutsu Province Ichinomiya "since ancient times, the shrine is also known as a historic shrine that was worshipped by the Oshu Fujiwara clan, Date Masamune, and other powerful Sendai feudal lords.
The 202 stone steps of Omotesando-sando, also known as "Otokozaka ", lead up to the temple grounds.
The shrine is said to bring blessings for safety at sea, great catches of fish, prolongation of life, and protection against childbirth, and many people visit the shrine to pray for the reprieve from bad luck and for safe delivery.
The main shrine, cloister, Zuijimon gate, and stone torii gate are designated as national important cultural properties and are outstandingly worth seeing.
There is an approach to the temple that does not involve climbing stairs, so even those who are not strong on their feet and legs are welcome to visit this power spot in Miyagi Prefecture!
"Facility Information "
Name: Salt Shrine
Address: 1-1 Ichimoriyama, Shiogama-shi, Miyagi
Access: JR Sendai Line "Within walking distance from Honshiogama Station "
Phone number: 022-367-1611
Parking: Available
Opening hours: 5:00 - 20:00
URL：http://www.shiogamajinja.jp/
Matsushima
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One of the three most scenic spots in Japan "Matsushima ".
Matsushima refers to the 260-odd islands in Matsushima Bay and the surrounding area, including the coastal areas.
A popular model course is to start from Matsushima-kaigan Station and visit temples such as Zuigan-ji Temple, museums, and Fukuura-jima Island.
All of Matsushima's tourist attractions are within walking distance for easy exploration.
Sightseeing cruises around Matsushima Bay are also popular, offering an up-close view of Matsushima from the top of the boat. If you have a car, you can also stop by "Saigyoshi-no-Matsu Park ", which is known as one of the most scenic places in Matsushima.
Matsushima is marked with "island ", but long ago Matsushima Bay was land.
In other words, it is said that it was not an island but a mountaintop that floated in Matsushima Bay.
However, the sinking of the hills due to tectonic movements allowed sea water to enter the area, and as the sea level rose due to global warming, the tops of the mountains and hills remained above the sea level, and these are now the 260-odd islands in Matsushima Bay.
The scenery of Matsushima, which changes from season to season, is wonderful, so please visit!
"Facility Information "
Name: Matsushima
Address: 98-1, Aza-machiuchi, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi 981-0213
Phone number: 022-345-2618
URL：https://www.matsushima-kanko.com/
Zuigenji Temple
The temple has many historical buildings designated as national treasures and important cultural properties. "Ruiganji temple ".
Today it is a Zen temple belonging to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. The main hall and Onari Entrance were designated as National Treasures in 1953 and the corridor connecting the kori and main hall was designated in 1959, as they are valuable architectural structures that convey Azuchi-Momoyama art to the present day.
In 2018, the nine-year "Heisei no Dairi (Heisei Era) renovation "was completed, restoring the temple to its original state, which Date Masamune devoted his heart and soul to complete.
The Treasure House (Seiryuden) exhibits a group of paintings in the main hall, which are designated as National Important Cultural Properties, images of successive lords of the Date family, other valuable items donated by the Date family, portraits of successive chief priests, calligraphy created by the Rinzai culture, excavated items related to Enpukuji Temple, the predecessor of Zuiganji Temple in the middle ages, paintings and books related to Matsushima, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, and more.
It is also very accessible from Matsushima, so please visit.
"Facility Information "
Name: Zuigenji Temple
Address: 91 Matsushima-chouchi, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi 981-0213, Japan
Access: 10 min. walk from Matsushima-kaigan Station on JR Senseki Line
Fee: Adults 700 yen / Elementary/Junior high school students 400 yen
Phone number: 022-354-2023
URL：https://www.zuiganji.or.jp/
Miyato Island
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Miyatojima is a land-locked island located in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, and is situated at the dividing point between Matsushima Bay, a branch bay of Sendai Bay, and Ishinomaki Bay.
One of the tourist areas of Matsushima, one of the three main sights of Japan, "is Oku-Matsushima ". The view from Otakamori, the highest peak on the island, is called "spectacular ". From the 105.8m peak of Otakamori, you can see the islands of Matsushima like a box garden.
Miyatojima Island has a Jomon Period site called "Satohama Shell Mound ", which shows that people have lived there since prehistoric times.
The Oku-Matsushima Jomon-mura Historical Museum, located on the island, is a facility where visitors can learn about the lives of the Jomon people through artifacts excavated from the ruins.
There are also the remains of rails leading to the sea, which is a must-visit spot!
"Facility Information "
Name: Miyato Island
Address: Miyado, Higashimatsushima-shi, Miyagi 981-0412
Access: 10 minutes by car from Nobiru Station on the Senseki Line
10 minutes drive from Nobiru Station on the Senseki Line.
URL：https://matsushima.miyaginavi.jp/feature/3442.html
Akiu Onsen
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One of the most famous hot springs in Tohoku "Akiu Onsen ".
Along with Bessho Onsen and Nozawa Onsen in Nagano Prefecture, it is one of the three most popular hot springs in Japan, and is beloved as a backwater hot spring in Sendai.
The hot spring village stretches along the valley of the Natori River and is full of attractions such as scenic spots rich in nature, workshops of many craftsmen and artists, and famous restaurants where you can enjoy local delicacies to the fullest.
You can feel the charm of good old Japan and the natural beauty of the four seasons.
Why don't you relax and unwind from your trip at an inn in Akiu Onsen?
[3rd day ]
Lei Gorge (Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate-ken)
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The Akiu Onsen area offers a variety of tourist attractions.
One of the most famous places is the Lei Gorge.
It is possible to walk from the Akiu/Sato Center to the entrance of the Lei Gorge, where a promenade is maintained.
The Natori River flows through the Lei Gorge, carving out cliffs on both banks, and the sharply angled rocks eroded by the river create a bizarre sight.
Centered on the Nozoki Bridge at the entrance to the Akiu Onsen Hot Spring Resort, the gorge extends upstream and downstream for about 1 km, with a depth of about 20 m.
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A recent popular spot is the Heart Rock in the Lei Gorge. Rumor has it that if you throw a pebble into this naturally formed heart-shaped hollow, your love will be fulfilled. "is a sacred place for lovers "and is also a popular power spot for couples.
"Facility Information "
Name: Lei Gorge
Address: Yumoto, Akiu-cho, Ohaku-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access: 5 min. walk from "Akiu/Sato Center "
URL：https://www.sentabi.jp/guidebook/attractions/74/
Akiu Otaki
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Akiu Great Falls, designated as a national scenic beauty spot.
It is said to be one of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan, along with Kegon Falls (Tochigi Prefecture) and Nachi Falls (Wakayama Prefecture).
Another attraction of Akiu Great Falls is its easy access to the waterfall basin, which can be reached in five minutes from the parking lot.
Near the Akiu Great Falls is the Akiu Great Falls Fudoson (秋保大滝不動尊), which has restaurants, rest areas, stalls, a botanical garden, and much more to see besides the falls!
The Akiu Great Falls seen from the Fudotaki Bridge area near the waterfall basin parking lot is also a sight to behold.
The cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves in fall are also spectacular, so be sure to visit in various seasons!
"Facility Information "
Name: Akiu Otaki
Address: Aza Otaki, Bamba, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access by bus: "Take the Sendai City Bus bound for Nojiri-cho Kita or Niguchi from Akiu-Sato Center "" Get off at Akiu-Otaki "bus stop, or take the Miyagi Kotsu Bus bound for Akiu Onsen from JR "Sendai "station "Get off at Akiu-Otaki "bus stop
Access by car: "Akiu/Sato Center: about 20 minutes from "
summary
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In this article, we have introduced popular tourist destinations in Sendai.
In Sendai, there is a bus service called "Loople Sendai "that takes you around popular sightseeing spots.
This sightseeing bus, which circles around the major sightseeing spots in Sendai in about 70 minutes, is a medium-sized bus with a retro and stylish design, seating about 50 passengers, and includes a driver's guide on board.
There are six different bus designs, and it is a pleasure to see which bus you can ride on. Another fun aspect of the tour is that each driver provides a different sightseeing guide.
There are also many shrines where you can find rare red seals!
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