Photogenic Sendai Travel Plan (1 night, 2 days)
Sendai and Miyagi are full of photogenic spots, for you to create the best memories. Enjoy the power spots, the tallest Kannon statue in Japan, local gourmet food, feel the history at the site of Sendai Castle and Zuihoden, and take lots of wonderful photos with the beautiful scenery as a backdrop.
Day 1：①Start from Sendai Station
By car or taxi:
A 40-minute drive from Sendai Station
By public transport:
Get off at Iwanuma Station, get on Daishi line bus or Seibu line bus, and get off at “Hanatopia Iwanuma” bus stop. Walk 10 minutes to the shrine.
②Kanahebisui Shrine
Kanahebisui Shrine enshrines the deity of a white snake and is known for its blessings related to prosperous business, financial luck, protection from misfortune, and maritime safety. Around May, it is also renowned for its wisteria and peony flowers viewing areas.
https://www.sandoterrace.jp/
By car or taxi:
Approximately 40 minutes from Kanahebisui Shrine
③Sendai Daikannon
The Sendai Daikannon is a huge Kannon statue located in the outskirts of Sendai City, standing at a height of 100 meters. It is the tallest Kannon statue in Japan and the second tallest Buddhist statue in the country, making it visible from various locations within Sendai City.
https://discoversendai.travel/places/huge-statue-of-the-goddess-of-kannon/
By car or taxi:
Approximately 15 minutes from Sendai Daikannon
④Stay at the Sendai Royal Park Hotel
The hotel’s interior and gardens, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and the European feel, are sure to be photogenic.
https://www.srph.co.jp/en/?lang=en
Day 2：①Start from Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
Sendai Izumi Premium Outlet is an outlet mall featuring about 80 well-known domestic and international brands. For international visitors, there is also a duty-free counter to take advantage of. In winter, Christmas lights illuminate the area around Sendai Izumi Premium Outlet and Sendai Royal Park Hotel, so you can enjoy the romantic shopping atmosphere.
https://discoversendai.travel/places/sendai-izumi-premium-outlets/
By car or taxi:
About 40 minutes from Sendai Izumi Premium Outlets
By public transport:
Take a bus from “Teraoka 6-chome/Izumi Outlets” to Sendai Station → Get on the Loople Sendai at Sendai Station, get off in front of “The Site of Sendai Castle”
②Site of Sendai Castle
“Sendai Castle,” also known as Aoba Castle, was built on Mount Aoba by Lord DATE Masamune and serves as a popular tourist spot that conveys the history of Sendai and the intentions of Masamune. The original stone walls from the castle’s construction still remain, allowing visitors to get a sense of the long-lasting over 400 year history of the city and the high level of architectural skill from that time.
https://discoversendai.travel/places/site-of-sendai-castle/
By car or taxi:
About 13 minutes from the Site of Sendai Castle.
By public transport:
Take the Loople Sendai to Zuihoden.
③Zuihoden Mausoleum
Zuihoden Mausoleum is the final resting place of Lord Date Masamune and the Date clan. The harmony of the mausoleum’s luxurious decorations and sculptures, crafted using traditional Japanese techniques, complemented by the rich, extraordinary natural landscapes that change with the seasons.
https://discoversendai.travel/places/zuihoden-mausoleum/
By car or taxi:
About 10 minutes from Zuihoden
By public transport:
Take the Loople Sendai to Sendai Station.
④Buy souvenirs at Sendai Station
