Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle Ruins)

#Travel Itinerary Sendai Castle Ruins and Academic and Nature-Enriching Course (Korean/Japanese Mixed) This course combines academic facilities and nature in the Aobayama area, where the Sendai Castle Ruins are located, to provide both intellectual satisfaction and relaxation. (220 words total) • Morning (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM): History and Views • Arrive at the Sendai Castle Ruins and take a commemorative photo in front of the majestic equestrian statue of Date Masamune. From the castle ruins, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Sendai City and walk along the remains of the castle's stone walls, imagining its former scale. • Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM): Enjoy a meal around the Aobayama Campus • Have lunch at Tohoku University's Aobayama Campus, within walking distance of the castle ruins, or near the nearby Sendai International Center. Take a moment to soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the university district. • Afternoon (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM): Intersection of Nature and Academia • Take a stroll toward the Tohoku University Botanical Garden and enjoy the lush greenery of Mount Aoba. This botanical garden, once part of the former Ninomaru (second-maru) of Sendai Castle, offers a place where you can discover traces of history and scholarship amidst nature. • Alternatively, take the Loople Sendai to the Sendai City Museum for a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Sendai Domain. Take a moment to admire the beautiful garden in front of the museum. • Late Afternoon (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Stroll along the Hirosegawa River • Take a stroll along the Hirosegawa River, which runs through downtown Sendai. From the riverside, gaze at Sendai's iconic Ohashi Bridge and soak up the city's peaceful atmosphere. • Dinner: Enjoy your favorite Sendai cuisine near Sendai Station.