Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle)

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Experience the grandeur of Date Masamune at the Sendai Castle Ruins.

Historic Sites
Castle

HighlightsNight illumination of the Date Masamune equestrian statue and the Sendai Castle Ruins stone walls
CG recreation of Sendai Castle at the Aoba Castle Museum
Panoramic views of Sendai city and the Pacific Ocean from the main keep site
Literary monument to Bansui Doi
Automatic playing of "Arashiyama no Tsuki" (Moon over the ruined castle) near the Bansui Doi statue

Basic Information

Address: 1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Miyagi

Access: Take the Sendai City Loop Bus (Rūpuru Sendai) from Bus Stop No. 15-3 at JR Sendai Station West Exit. It's about a 22-minute ride to the "Sendai Castle Ruins" stop, followed by a 3-minute walk. Alternatively, take the Sendai Subway Tozai Line to Kokusai Center Station and walk for 25 minutes. Paid parking is available at the main keep (150 regular cars, ¥400/hour; tour buses, ¥1200/hour; motorcycles, ¥100/day). Parking is free after 6 PM. Show route

Op.Hours: Monday: 24 hours, Tuesday: 24 hours, Wednesday: 24 hours, Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: 24 hours, Saturday: 24 hours, Sunday: 24 hours

Cld.Days: None

Fee: None

INFO: Paid parking available at Honmaru (main enclosure): 400 yen/hour for regular cars (capacity: 150 cars), 1200 yen/hour for tour buses. Motorcycles: 100 yen/day. Free parking after 6 PM.

HP: https://www.city.sendai.jp/shisekichosa/kurashi/manabu/kyoiku/inkai/bunkazai/bunkazai/joseki/index.html

Overview

Sendai Castle, built in 1601 by Date Masamune, flourished as the castle of the Sendai Domain. Situated on a hill approximately 130 meters above sea level, its strategic location, with cliffs protecting the east and south, earned it the name "Aoba Castle." Intentionally, no central keep was built to avoid attracting the attention of Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. While the main keep is gone, the remaining stone walls and a reconstructed secondary tower offer a glimpse into its former magnificence. From the castle ruins, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Sendai city and the Pacific Ocean. Now developed as Aoba Castle Park, it's a beloved green space for Sendai residents. Cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn foliage draw many visitors throughout the year. Visit the Sendai Castle Ruins and feel the presence of the powerful Date Masamune.

Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle)

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