Highlight Of Sendai

OVERVIEW

Become immersed in the life of Date Masamune, the feudal lord that founded Sendai, by visiting his mausoleum, castle ruins and a museum with his personal effects. The Zuihoden mausoleum’s intricate woodwork and vivid colors reflect the high esteem in which the people held Masamune. It was originally constructed in 1637 shortly after his death, but was destroyed during World War II. The building that stands today was re-built in 1979. You will delve further into the life of Masamune at Aoba Castle, where you will see a statue of him on horseback wearing his iconic battle helmet adorned with a crescent-shaped moon. The fierce lord lost an eye to smallpox when he was a child and became known the One-Eyed Dragon. Be sure to see the original foundation of the castle and scale models that show the castle as it originally stood in the Edo Period.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Delve into the fascinating life of Date Masamune, the feudal lord that founded Sendai.
• Behold Masamune’s artifacts in his mausoleum, castle and on-site exhibition hall.
• See scale models of 17th-century Aoba Castle before it was leveled in World War II.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.