Sendai Date Masamune Samurai History Tour - Zuihoden
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- Instant Confirmation
- Duration: 3 hours
- 1 person
- Meeting at the designated location
- Mobile voucher
- Use only on the selected date
- Cancellation available
- English,Japanese
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Highlights
This 3-hour history tour follows in the footsteps of Date Masamune, the warlord who founded Sendai. With a local guide, ride the Loople Sendai sightseeing bus to visit Zuihoden, his ornate Momoyama-style mausoleum, the Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle) ruins with Masamune's equestrian statue, and Osaki Hachimangu, a National Treasure shrine. Your guide shares stories of Masamune's rule, his diplomatic mission to Rome, samurai culture and shrine etiquette. The tour runs in a small group and includes a Loople Sendai 1-day bus pass.
Program
Ride the Loople Sendai
to discover Date Masamune's legacy
Meet your guide in front of the large Morinosanka stained glass near the 2nd-floor central ticket gate of Sendai Station. Ride the Loople Sendai sightseeing bus to visit three sites linked to Date Masamune in order. The Loople route connects all three naturally, so there is no need to backtrack.
Explore the ornate Zuihoden mausoleum
After about 13 minutes by bus, arrive at Zuihoden, the mausoleum built for Date Masamune in 1637. The original building was destroyed in the 1945 Sendai air raids and rebuilt in 1979, and later restoration brought its elaborate decoration close to its original appearance. Spend about 35 minutes admiring the Momoyama-style architecture with vivid colors, lacquer and gold ornaments while learning about the first lord of the Sendai domain.
Enjoy city views from the Sendai Castle ruins
Take the Loople bus again for about 10 minutes to the Sendai Castle ruins on Mt. Aoba. Walk among the remaining stone walls and stand by the famous equestrian statue of Date Masamune. Looking out over Sendai from the hilltop, spend about 45 minutes hearing about Masamune's rule, ambitions and international diplomacy.
Finish at Osaki Hachimangu, a National Treasure
Ride about 20 minutes by bus to Osaki Hachimangu, built in 1604-1607 by order of Masamune. This National Treasure shrine is known for its Momoyama-period architecture with deep black lacquer, vibrant colors, gold details and intricate carvings. Your guide also introduces basic shrine etiquette and the shrine's connection to samurai culture.
※ Zuihoden has steep slopes and many stone steps.
※ The route may be adjusted slightly due to bus schedules, traffic, opening hours and local conditions.
Tour Course
Standard Course
Information
What's Included
- 3 hours with a professional local English-speaking guide
- Full historical commentary at all sites
- Loople Sendai 1-day bus pass
What's Not Included
- Zuihoden admission
- Food
- Drinks
- Hotel transfers
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
- Meet your guide at the meeting point on your booked date and time to start the tour.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
Sendai Station stained glass "Morinosanka"
日本、〒980-0021 宮城県仙台市青葉区中央１丁目１
Meeting point guide:
Wait in front of the large stained glass artwork near the central ticket gate on the 2nd floor of JR Sendai Station. Your guide will be waiting next to the stained glass.
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
Location
日本、〒980-0021 宮城県仙台市青葉区中央１丁目１
What to Remember
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• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
• Please submit cancellation and refund requests during business hours and make sure to receive a cancellation confirmation.
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