Culture & History

Matsushima is known as one of the three amazing views of Japan. The view of the islands in the bay has continued to charm visitors since ancient times.

A National Treasure, built by Masamune Date, with the air of the gorgeous Momoyama culture.

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city

This temple standing on a small island is the oldest example of Momoyama style architecture in the Tohoku region. Precious “hibutsu” (Buddhist images not open for viewing) are stored here.

A museum exhibiting the beautiful cultural collection of the distinguished Date family

Relax in the Meditation Garden of this Zen Buddhist temple. There are four beautiful gardens to enjoy.

Leisurely enjoy a cup of matcha tea while viewing Matsushima Bay. Kanrantei has also become a place to enjoy viewing the moon

The site of Masamune Date’s ruling castle. The view of Sendai from the equestrian statue of Date is wonderful!

A famous onsen in the Tohoku region rich in different types of springs with a history of over 1000 years

The dazzling beauty of the ornamentation is incredible. Zuihoden is a National Treasure and the final resting place of the feudal lord Masamune Date

A giant kokeshi welcomes you to a museum specializing in the famous Japanese kokeshi doll!

The shrine of the general guardian deity for Sendai which stands out for the splendor of its ornamentation representative of Azuchi-Momoyama culture