Sensational model plan of Sendai and Matsushima

1-day plan recommended for beginners visiting the classic spots of Sendai and Matsushima. There are plenty of fun to travel, including history, nature, and specialty gourmet.

Total: 2 Days

Course

Day 1 START

Station

10:00

Sendai Station

Rupuru Sendai (bus)15 minutes

History

10:15

Tour the Zuihoden

First, go to "Zuiho-den", a spirit house of Date Masamune, and take a long tour of the gorgeous appearance, which is filled with the attention of Masamune, who was called "Datemono".

(1st photo) It was rebuilt in 1979 after it was destroyed by the disaster of the majestic Masamune, nestled in a cedar grove
(2nd photo) As you climb the stairs from the bus stop, easy-to-move dress is recommended

Rupuru Sendai (bus)10 minutes

History

11:20

Meet Date Masamune at Sendai-jo-ato

It was completed by Date Masamune in 1602, and the site of Sendai jo, where the stone walls and the reconstructed Wakiyagura. In the VR experience, you can see what it was about 400 years ago.

(1st photo) The symbol of Sendai, the statue of the Date Masamune Kibazo. Light up at night
(2nd photo) It is located in the Aoba Mountain Hills, a scenic spot that also overlooks the Pacific Ocean.

Rupuru Sendai (bus)30 minutes

Food

13:00

Gyutan lunch at a restaurant overlooking the city of Sendai

For lunch, the Gyutan lunch is at the observation restaurant on the top floor of the Miyagi prefectural office. It is better to make a reservation or avoid crowded times.

(1st photo) Enjoy the exquisite Gyutan in a restaurant on a higher floor. Gyutan lunch for 1540 yen and dishes made with ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture
(2nd photo) From the window, you can enjoy a view of the city of Sendai, the Pacific Ocean, and Mt.Aoba

■ Restaurant Pia
Phone Number: 022-398-9311
Transportation: 5 minutes walk from Subway, Kotodai Koen eki of Nanboku line
Address: 3-8-1 Honmachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 18th floor of Kenchosha
Time: 11:30-16:00 (Lunch ~ 14:15 LO)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, Holidays
Parking: None

WalkingFive minutes

Shopping

14:30

Shopping at Jozenji Dori

The main street that symbolizes Sendai, which is followed by a zelkine tunnel; tour the cafes and shops while admiring the sculptural works that dot the central strip promenade.

(Picture) A walk with a pleasant tree-leaking day; a shopping street in Sendai, the capital of the forest, which is also used as an event venue

Shopping

KANEIRI Museum Shop 6

Tōhoku Zukushi keychain for each of 770 yen. Other items include books and miscellaneous items, as well as works by artisans and creators of the Tohoku 6 prefecture. All items can be purchased at KANEIRI Museum Shop 6.

■ KANEIRI Museum Shop 6
Address: 2-1 Kasuga-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Sendai Mediatheque 1F
Phone number: 022-714-3033
Time: 10-20
Closed: Fourth Thursday

Walking10 minutes

Food

Take a break from Zunda sweets

A long-established sweet shop that has lasted more than 40 years; a quaint store used as a restaurant; a traditional "zunda mochi", as well as a variety of sweets, is the charm of zunda, and the flavor of edamame becomes a habit.

(1st photo) Zunda mochi with edamame flavor and vibrant green color; healthy sweets with gentle sweetness.

■ Kanmidokoro Hikoichi
Phone: 022-223-3618
Transportation: 5 minutes walk from Subway, Kotodai Koen eki of Nanboku line
Address: 4-5-41 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai
Time: 11 to 17:30 LO
Closed: Monday
Parking: None

Walking10 minutes

Hotel

17:00

Check into a city hotel

Stay in a city hotel that is convenient for sightseeing and transportation. Be tired of traveling at a hotel with hot springs and a hotel with a full range of services.

Course

Day 2 START

Hotel

9:00

Hotels in Sendai City of START

Train30 minutes

History

9:40

Visits at Shiogama jinja

Tōhoku's patron deity known for road safety and must-win, business prosperity and exorcism; a cherry blossom spot with a natural monument, the Shiogama cherry blossom.

(Picture) Connected to Date Family, the god of Tohoku Jinshin; a power spot revered since ancient times

Walking22 Minutes

Food

11:00

Lunch with kameki zushi

The sushi and dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients just washed in the port of Shiogama are exceptional.

(Photo) You can taste the exquisite items such as tuna and "Maguro no Machi" that boast of Shiogama, as a town of tuna

■ Kameki zushi
Address: 6-12, Shintomi-cho, Shiogao
Phone number: 022-362-2055
Time: 11-15 (14:40 LO), 17-20:40 (LO)
Closed: Tuesday (open for public holidays, with transfer holidays)
Parking: 17 cars
Transportation: 10-minute walk from JR Honshiogama Station

Walking8 Minutes

Nature

12:00

Enjoy the scenery of the beauty of the island on a sightseeing boat

Scenic Matsushima Bay, which attracted Matsuo Basho; a tour boat trip with a view of the large and small islands and the blue of the sea and sky.

(1st photo) There are 260 islands, large and small, in beautiful Matsushima Bay
(2nd photo) A boat trip of about 50 minutes; sightseeing and travel at the same time

■ Marubun Matsushima Kisen
Phone number: 022-354-3453
Price: Basho course boarding 1350 yen
Time: 9-15 from Shiogama Port, 10-15 from Matsushima every hour, 50 minutes each way
Closed days: Stormy weather

Boat50 Minutes

History

13:00

Go to the ancient temple Zuiganji in Matsushima

The obsession with the beauty of "Datemono" in structures and ornaments, including the main hall of a national treasure where sculptures and barrier paintings can be seen, has been expressed without regret.

(1st photo) The gorgeous Bodaiji of the Date Family; re-emerged by Date Masamune in 1609
(2nd photo) Momoyama art can be seen in Fusumae of the main hall
(3rd photo) Godaido floating on Matsushima Bay is a symbol of Matsushima and cannot be missed

Train47 minutes

Shopping

15:00

Looking for souvenirs at Sendai Station

If you want to look for souvenirs at Sendai Station, we recommend a souvenir shop in Sendai Station, which has local souvenirs such as Sasa Kamaboko, Gyutan, Sendai specialty Confectionery, and local sake.

(1st photo) Popular product ”Kikufuku" of Ocha no Igeta Kikusuian"
(2nd photo) Sendai Confectionery Hagi no Tsuki is a staple of Sendai souvenir
(3rd photo) You can also get cute kokeshi goods

WalkingSoon.

Station

16:30

GOAL Sendai Station

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