[2025 Sendai Attraction] Travel Guide for Aobayama Park (Updated Mar)

Sendai Castle Ruins, also known as Aoba Castle, has a history dating back more than 400 years. Built by Date Masamune, the founder of the Sendai Domain, this castle once served as the political and military center of Sendai. Imagine, in that era of war and turmoil, how much glory and dreams this castle held. When you step into the Sendai Castle Ruins, the first thing that catches your eye is the well-preserved stone walls. These walls seem to silently tell the stories of the past, witnessing the rise and fall of the castle, standing tall despite the passage of time. Walking along the stone walls, you can almost feel the scene of samurai patrolling and standing guard, and a solemn and respectful atmosphere washes over you. On the castle grounds, there is also the Tenshudai (castle tower foundation). The bronze equestrian statue of Date Masamune standing here is lifelike, as if bringing people back to that heroic era. Date Masamune in the statue is confident and resolute, his eyes revealing his vision for the future and his love for this land. Taking a photo with this statue is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience, making you feel like you've had a conversation with a historical figure across time and space. Aoba Castle Park, where the Sendai Castle Ruins are located, is a natural oxygen bar. The park is shaded by lush greenery and the air is fresh and pleasant. Standing on the observation deck of the castle ruins, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Sendai City. The distant sea sparkles under the sunlight, and the vastness of the Pacific Ocean makes you feel relaxed and happy. Cultural events, such as performances by the "Date Bushoutai" (Date Warriors), are often held in the park. These performers, dressed in historical costumes, enthusiastically showcase Sendai's traditional culture, making people feel as if they have traveled through time back to the Sengoku period, adding to the fun of the visit. In addition to the natural scenery and historical culture, there are many other places worth visiting around the Sendai Castle Ruins. For example, Zuihoden Mausoleum, the former temple of the Sendai feudal lords, boasts a magnificent architectural style that showcases the unique charm of Momoyama culture. Here, you can delve deeper into the history and cultural heritage of Sendai. Getting to Sendai Castle Ruins is also very convenient. You can take the Loople Sendai sightseeing bus from JR Sendai Station for about 26 minutes, get off at the "Sendai Castle Ruins" bus stop, and walk for about 1 minute to reach the ruins. Sendai Castle Ruins is not just an ancient castle ruin, but a journey through time. Here, you can experience the historical changes of Sendai, appreciate the brilliance of Date Masamune, and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. Whether you are a history buff or an ordinary tourist, you can find your own enjoyment here😋. Take some time to visit Sendai Castle Ruins and embark on an unforgettable journey! Immerse yourself in this land full of historical charm and create your own unique and beautiful memories😃.

"Sendai" is the capital of Miyagi Prefecture, which is prosperous, has beautiful nature, and is the largest in the Tohoku region. 🇯🇵 When it's winter...the snow that falls and covers the city until it's white makes Sendai even more beautiful and charming. Before you know it, it's hard to take your eyes off it. 🌨️ Traveling in Sendai is not difficult. Even if you don't rent a car to drive yourself, you can use the "Loople Sendai" bus, which is a public bus for sightseeing in the city to famous places that are important historical sites and have beautiful nature. Of course, on this trip, we used the Loople Sendai bus to travel to various places. The places we visited on this Sendai trip were... 📍Zuihoden Mausoleum (瑞鳳殿) This is the mausoleum of the founder of Sendai City, Daye Masamune. The mausoleum is located on Kyogamine Hill. 📍Aobayama Park (青葉山公園) This is another important historical site in Sendai. There is also a statue of Date Masamune. Most importantly, you can see the city view of Sendai from here. For those who come to visit the Tohoku area of ​​Japan, if you don't know where to go... try visiting "Sendai" at least once. 🩵 #sendai #miyagi #miyagi #tohoku #japantohoku #Tohoku #traveljapan #japan #traveljapanbyyourself #placestovisitjapan #reviewjapan #japanwinter #japantrip #japantravel #japan #Sendai #Sendailandscape #SendaiTravel #SendaiMiyagi #KyoriyamaGarden #KyoriyamaGarden

#thingstodo We walked up there from Sendai station. It was long. But definitely worth it (on the way back we took the subway, only 3 stops to Sendai). It is a beautiful climb (steep) and you get to the old castle, then a few more steps and you are before the statue that inspired the Star Wars character. Beautiful view of the city. Going down is a breeze and you will listen to the many birds hiding in the thick trees.