Ōsaki Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. The main shrine building has been designated a National Treasure of Japan. [Wikipedia]
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A visit to an old shrine during the evening can create a special feeling of peace and a relief from the daily worries of life. One such visit occurred at Osaki Hachimangu in Sendai.
One of the oldest and most recognizable buildings in Sendai, built in 1607 by the order of Date Masamune. This is the oldest Azuchi-Momoyama-style building left in Japan.
Hotel Bansuitei Ryokan offers a traditional Japanese hospitality experience in the otherwise sleekly modern city of Sendai.
Bansuitei Ikoiso Ryokan is a Japanese style hotel located on a quiet corner in the heart of Sendai city. It has been in business near 50 years with a focus on relaxation.
Hotel Green Park Sendai is attractive for the accommodation price, spacious rooms, good location and neighborhood. It’s convenient for a longer stay in Sendai.
Bilingual cafe that gives you a delicious yet affordable taste of the UK. A personal favorite and choice for best British cafes in Japan.
Zam Zam serves up Indian cuisine a few blocks away from the downtown Sendai area. They have a special evening time curry buffet that is affordable and delicious.
New York trained master chef Yas treats guests to a fantastic kaiseki buffet, "afternoon tea" with sushi, and mouthwatering creations. Professional and sophisticated.
Built in the 17th century during the Edo period, Zuihoden Mausoleum (瑞鳳殿, Zuihōden) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture is the resting place of Date Masamune who was a powerful daimyo and the founder of Sendai. The influential feudal lord ruled over the Sendai Domain from nearby Aoba Castle (Sendai Castle), which he constructed in the early 17th century. Date Masamune’s son and grandson, Date Tadamune and Date Tsunamune, are also entombed at the Zuihoden complex in nearby mausoleums (Kansenden and Zennoden respectively), while other descendants are buried in more simplistic tombs and graves. Although the original mausoleum was destroyed during World War II, it was later restored to its former grandeur, and today, Zuihoden is still a visually mesmerizing sight. The collection of tombs are decorated intricately with blue, green, red, and gold, giving Zuihoden an air of opulence characteristic of the Momoyama art style. The area is also populated by enormous cedar trees, which weave seamlessly through the sacred and tranquil grounds. Nearby Zuihoden’s main buildings is the Zuihoden Museum, which displays family artifacts from the Date clan, including weapons, documents, and even family bone fragments and hair.
Sendai Daikannon (仙台大観音), located inside Daikanmitsuji Temple, is a large statue of the gem-bearing Nyoirin Kannon form of Kannon, located in Sendai, Japan. It is the tallest statue of Nyoirin Kannon in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan. As of 2018, it is the fifth tallest statue in the world at 100 metres. [Wikipedia, adapted]
Enjoy a unique, authentic and naked Japanese experience at this centuries old festival in Sendai.