A guide to cherry blossom viewing at Sendai temples: encountering the Zen spirit of spring

#Sendai Sakura Sendai has a pleasant climate in spring, and the temples are dotted with cherry blossoms, making it look like a paradise. The following temples are worth visiting: • Jozenji-dori: Spring only, with fresh green beech trees as the backdrop, stroll along the tree-lined avenue and feel the poetic atmosphere of the “Mori City”; street performers on weekends add an artistic touch. • Sendai Toshogu Shrine: The 2025 cherry blossom season is predicted to be from early to mid-April. There will be a "Spring Festival" on April 19-20, with Kagura performances and mikoshi parades, adding to the lively scene of the flying cherry blossoms in the grounds. • Sendai Zuihoden: From mid-April to late April, the exquisite architecture and pink and white cherry blossoms create a beautiful scenery. There are also cherry blossoms to be seen in the cemetery next to it. Check the weather and flowering season before traveling, and take the "Rupuru Sendai" bus.