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Discover the Essence of Date Masamune! Zuihoden Mausoleum and Sendai Castle Ruins Walk

Learn about the achievements of the Warring States period’s most powerful leader of northern Japan, the “One-Eyed Dragon” Date Masamune!

Operation Period

Available all year round during select times, or whenever the minimum number of people apply. Please check website for details.

Time Required

2 hours

Number of Participants

5〜10people

Price

2,500 JPY– (tax included)


Visitors to Zuihoden Mausoleum, where Sendai’s first feudal lord Date Masamune forever rests, are welcomed by beautiful greenery and tranquility. You can start to understand the character of Date Masamune by viewing the beloved items buried with him. If you climb to the top of Aobayama hill to the Sendai Castle Ruins, you will be impressed by the magnificent scenery of the Sendai Plains stretching all the way to the Pacific Ocean. This is a must-see course for those who want to learn about Date culture. (Images Courtesy of Public Interest Organization Zuihoden Mausoleum)

Course: Meet at bus stop in front of Zuihoden → Zuihoden → Hyojokawara Bridge → Ohashi Bridge → Goshikinuma Pond → Otemon Watchtower → Northern Castle Wall Ruins → Sendai Castle Ruins

A “Reki-Jo” (“History Loving Girl”) who is obsessed about Date Masamune and his eldest daughter Princess Irohime will guide the tour. Solo participants are also welcome!


Experience Program NameDiscover the Essence of Date Masamune! Zuihoden Mausoleum and Sendai Castle Ruins Walk
Activity LocationZuihoden Mausoleum ~ Site of Sendai Castle
Time Required2 hours
Operation PeriodAvailable all year round during select times, or whenever the minimum number of people apply. Please check website for details.
Start Time13:00
Minimum number of participants5people
Maximum number of participants10people
Reservation Deadline3 days before by 16:00
About suspension of the activityThe tour will be conducted even in rainy weather, but will be canceled in case of stormy weather or disaster. Please check with us the day before the event.
Important notes regarding participationPlease wear clothes and shoes easy to walk in (about 4km/2.5 hours of walking)
Price
Discover the Essence of Date Masamune! Zuihoden Mausoleum and Sendai Castle Ruins Walk2,500 JPY (Tax included)
What is included in the priceGuide fee, materials fee, insurance, Zuihoden Mausoleum viewing fee.
What is not included in the priceTransportation costs to and from the meeting point, any personal costs (i.e. for drinks, snacks)
Method of PaymentPlease pay in cash on the day of the tour.
About cancellations and changes3 days before by 16:00. Sometimes the deadline is extended, so please confirm on the website.
Cancellation PolicyCancellation up to 3 days before 0:00, up to the day before = 50% of the participation fee
Same day cancellation, no-contact/no-show is 100% of the participation fee
* Cancellation by phone can be done on business days and business hours, generally on the same day you apply.
* If you are able to find a replacement who can participate instead, no cancellation fee is required. Please contact us if that happens.
Meeting Spot23-2, Otamayashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken, 980-0814
*At LOOPLE Sendai bus stop "Zuihoden Mae"
Meeting Time12:50 (time may change, so please confirm beforehand)
AccessBoard the LOOPLE Sendai bus in front of Sendai Station then depart at bus stop "Zuihoden Mae."
ParkingNo
Barrier-free AccessNo
About Guides and ToursThe tour is led by a local guide.
About multi-lingual supportJapanese