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Sendai Castle - Aobajo

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Address: Kawauchi Aoba-ku Sendai City, Miyagi
Miyagi Map
Access: Take a City Kanko Ruuburu Bus or City Bus from JR Sendai Station to Hakubutsukan/Kokusai Center-mae Bus Stop.
Phone: 022-225-7211
Cherry Blossoms: Mid. April
*Cherry blossom flowering dates vary every year. Please refer to cherry blossom forecast archives.
Website: Sendai-jo-ato (Japanese Version)
Notes: Sendai-jo ato are the ruins of Sendai Castle which was built by Masamune Date in 17th century. The castle is located in Aobayama, so it's known as Aoba-jo. Old stone walls remain, and towers are reproduced. There are about 480 sakura trees, and visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring.

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