Sendai City (Sendai-shi)

Recommended sightseeing guide for Sendai City

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  Sendai Castle

  This is the ruins of the castle belonging to Masamune Date, a warlord said to represent the Tohoku region. From here, you can look over the city of Sendai. Also, the equestrian statue of Masamune Date and the north wall of the Honmaru Ishigaki will be illuminated from sunset till 11pm.

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  Bus: Bus Stop No. 16, Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool. Loople Sendai Sightseeing Bus: Alight at bus stop "Site of Sendai Castle".

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  Gyutan-yaki (Grilled Beef Tongue)

  Sendai is the origin of the delicacy, gyutan-yaki. It is said that there are approximately 100 gyutan-yaki specialty shops within the city limits of Sendai, thus demonstrating its wild popularity. It is one of the Sendai's specialty cuisine that you should at least give a try if you visit Sendai.

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  Area within Sendai City

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  Sendai Tanabata Festival

  Every year, on August 6, 7 and 8, the city centre of Sendai and other local shopping streets in the surrounding area are filled with vibrant Tanabata decorations. This is Japan's largest Tanabata festival where there is bound to be a ton of excitement.

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  The city centre of Sendai and other local shopping streets in the surrounding area