Sendai Castle Ruins

Sendai Castle Ruins© Enirac Sum · Public domain

A hilltop plateau of old stone walls where a bronze Masamune rides above the city lights.

How to reach it

About 32 min walk from Sendai station. Arrive in Sendai via Yamabiko · 2h 00m.

From the station
32 min · 2.4 km
Rail pass
Japan Rail Pass
Tickets
Free to visit
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More to see in Sendai

Zuihōden Mausoleum©

Zuihōden Mausoleum

Lavishly carved and gilded tomb of warlord Date Masamune among tall cedars.

Ōsaki Hachimangū©

Ōsaki Hachimangū

A black-lacquered and gold shrine of 1607, the finest Momoyama building in the north.

Gyūtan Alley©

Gyūtan Alley

Charcoal counters near the station slicing and grilling Sendai’s thick-cut beef tongue.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Sendai Castle Ruins from Sendai station?
About 32 min walk from Sendai station. Arrive in Sendai via Yamabiko · 2h 00m.
Is Sendai Castle Ruins covered by the Japan Rail Pass?
The train journey to Sendai is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Entry to Sendai Castle Ruins is free.
What else is there to see near Sendai Castle Ruins?
Other sights in Sendai include Zuihōden Mausoleum, Ōsaki Hachimangū, Gyūtan Alley.

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