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Rairaikyo Gorge: Geothermal Hot Spring-River Combo
To the southeast of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture sits Akiusato. This village boasts many onsen and onsen hotels due to the thermal activity in the area, but that is not all. There is so much activity that even parts of the river give off steam. This river, the Natori, has also cut through the bedrock…
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Akiu Great Falls: Nature at Sendai’s Front Door
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Hotel Premium Green Plus: Eco-friendly Stay in Sendai (Japan)
About Hotel Premium Green Plus Hotel Premium Green Plus is part of the Hotel Green chain, a local Sendai chain focusing on eco-friendliness. There are twelve Hotel Greens in Sendai: Hills, Plus, Well, Mark, Selec, Pacific, Park, Green Sovereign, Arbor, Line, Palace, and City. These hotels are primarily clustered in Aoba Ward, just west of…
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Sendai Dai-Kannon: The Guardian of Sendai
The Sendai Dai-Kannon is a giant statue of the Goddess Kannon from Japanese Buddhism. Standing tall at 100 m (328 ft) on the city’s outskirts, looking towards the city centre, she prays for world peace and prosperity. Why the Goddess Kannon? The Goddess Kannon is known for her compassion, mercy, and advocacy for humanity’s peace…
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Exploring the magnificent Zuihoden Mausoleum Complex in Sendai, Japan
The Zuihoden Complex in Sendai offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Japan. The complex houses the mausoleum of the famous samurai lord, Date Masamune, as well as several other historical buildings and structures. History Date Masamune, the powerful daimyo (feudal lord) of the Sendai region, began constructing his mausoleum in…
