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Sendai is located in the Tohoku region, about 350 km north of Tokyo. The city enjoys a lush natural environment all year round, resulting in its nickname Mori no Miyako (city of green woods). The city has a cultural history that reaches back 400 years to the era of feudal lord Date Masamune, and is known for local specialties that are fine companions for sake, such as fresh seafood from the Pacific Ocean.
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Surrounded by a lush natural environment, Sendai enjoys a wide variety of foods from nearby seas, mountains, and farmlands.
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Fresh seafood |
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Raw oysters |
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Beef tongue |
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Sea bream miso
A reduction of sea bream surimi and miso. |
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Sasa-kamaboko
Fish cake modeled into the shape of bamboo leaves (sasa) and roasted. |
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Zuiganji Temple :
Zuiganji temple is one of the main attractions of Matsushima, a famous Tohoku sightseeing destination and a 30-minute drive from downtown Sendai. With a history that goes back more than 1,000 years, the temple has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
Site of Sendai (Aoba) Castle :
Aoba Castle was once the site of Sendai Castle, which was built in 1610 by Date Masamune. Today, the site has been developed into a park of castle ruins and designated as a National Historical Site.
Zuihoji Temple :
This temple was built by Date Tadamune, the second feudal lord of Sendai, along with the mausoleum for Date Masamune, the first feudal lord of Sendai. |
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Tokyo Sta. – (Shinkansen about 2 hour) – Sendai Sta. – (local 30min) – Honshiogama Sta.
Visit brewers Urakasumi and Abekan. (Walk distance)
How about local fine food and Sake at SUISHOUTEI (Japanese restaurant) located in front of Honshiogama Station.
Sightseeing spots :
Zuiganji - temple (near Matsushima Sta.)
Honshiogama Sta. – (local 30min) – Sendai Sta.
Stay :
[ Hotel JAL city Sendai ] |
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| Visit brewers Katsuyama and Tensho. |
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| Fresh seafood |
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| Sasa-kamaboko |
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| Zuiganji Temple |
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| Sendai Castle |
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| Niou-Jima |
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