Sendai Castle, Medieval fortress in Aoba Ward, Japan
Sendai Castle sits on Mount Aoba at 130 meters elevation, featuring restored guard towers and stone walls overlooking the modern city of Sendai.
Date Masamune established this stronghold in 1601, deliberately constructing it without a main keep to avoid suspicion from the Tokugawa shogunate.
The castle grounds display an equestrian statue of Date Masamune, the legendary one-eyed dragon samurai who founded the city of Sendai.
Visitors can reach the castle by taking a bus from Sendai Station's west exit to the castle ruins stop, followed by a five-minute walk.
The castle site offers evening illumination of its stone walls and the Date Masamune statue until 11 PM, creating night views of Sendai.
Location: Aoba Ward
Address: 1 Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0862 980-0862 980-0862
Website: http://honmarukaikan.com
GPS coordinates: 38.25261,140.85593
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:41
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