This historic hot spring hotel once hosted Emperor Showa. It's full of history.
Yunoshimakan | Review by 魏珍珍
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Nishi Park (Sendai)
The oldest urban park in Sendai, opened in 1875. It originated from the site once known as Sakuragaoka Park. The hilly area, once lined with samurai residences, was developed into a park, where large trees such as zelkova and ginkgo are scattered throughout, creating a rich natural setting in every season.
A super convenient park right in the city center, but with a really laid-back vibe. It’s not far from Aoba-dori or the subway station, so it’s an easy walk and a great spot to take a break in the middle of shopping.
There are lots of trees, and on a nice day it feels great to sit on a bench and enjoy the breeze. It gets really crowded when the cherry blossoms are in bloom in spring. It feels kind of like Sendai’s everyday neighborhood park for a casual stroll. Usually it’s not packed with tourists, and it’s more of a local spot for walking dogs, jogging, or letting kids run around. -
Byodoin
An imperial authority in the Heian Period, Fujiwara Michinaga used this place as a vacation home. His son Yorimichi inherited, converted and opened it as a temple in 1052. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994. The remodeling in 2014 brought it back closer to its original state. The main Amida Buddha statue in Amida Hall is worth a look. You will be amazed by the symmetrical beauty of the building.
I was lucky to visit during wisteria season—absolutely beautiful! It really felt like stepping into a paradise on earth.
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Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art
The museum is based on a villa built by Shotaro Kaga, an Osaka businessman who participated in the founding of Nikka Whiskey with Masataka Taketsuru. It is located at the foot of Mt. Tennozan, which separates Kyoto and Osaka and was the scene of the decisive "Battle of Yamazaki".
The Water Lilies series was Monet's main theme in his later years. He's truly a master of French Impressionism.