Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we whisk you away to the captivating city of Sendai and its surrounding natural wonders! This vibrant metropolis in northern Japan’s Tohoku region is a treasure trove of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and unique cultural experiences that will leave you spellbound.
We start with a visit to the tranquil oasis that is Rinnoji Temple, nestled amidst lush greenery and beautifully manicured gardens. We take an afternoon trip to see the remains of what used to be an imposing hilltop fortress of Sendai Castle (also known as Aoba Castle). Then on to Matsushima, a stunning archipelago of pine-clad islets dotting the tranquil waters of Matsushima Bay. Matsushima is rightfully celebrated as one of Japan’s three most scenic views, and you’ll soon understand why. Last but not least, we’ll unveil the hidden gem that is Zuihoden. A stunning mausoleum, dedicated to Date Masamune – the larger than life Edo period Ruler. Zuihoden showcases the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship, with its exquisite structure, adorned with intricate wood carvings and vibrant colours. It’s a true masterpiece of art and architecture.
So, join us on this captivating adventure as we uncover the hidden gems of Sendai and its surrounding wonders. Get ready to be enchanted by the perfect blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm Japanese hospitality.
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but we’re going to go and find a rogi temple which is about a 10minute train ride outside of Sendai [Music] [Applause] [Music] w [Music] hold let [Music] walking up the huge hill after renoi Temple we’ve just had the best time at renoi why are you laughing cuz I can’t walk up to Hill and not laugh at you someone is really struggling yep someone here is super fit and agile and where who taught Jim to Elementary children you did no such thing no well I did I did all the running I did the instruction you just stood there with a whistle we’re walking up the huge hill back to kyama station we’ve drunk all the water old Japanese are racing up ahead of us we haven’t got any flares left but I’m sure we’ll be fine send help node of Interest sidewalks are either existing or non-existing that’s usually the same for everywhere yeah but you might find yourself walking down a street with buses coming at you the top of the hill we ready is it flat yeah it doesn’t feel flat someone’s celebrating a little bit early I think because it still feels like I’m going uphill we’re flat now yeah we’re on the flat now some little beep beep’s going to come racing up behind us an incredible incredible temple in an urban area where you just suddenly find yourself in an oasis of a Japanese zen garden did they just call it a zen garden because you’re in Japan so it doesn’t need to actually be called a Japanese garden get get get this one so we’ve just been to a lovely Garden doesn’t sound so great to the audience but it was a lovely Garden people of YouTube ignore him he does not know of what he speaks okay that’s always reassuring for the audiences to say that we don’t know what we’re talking about and on that note bye see you later [Music] when visiting Cai Castle I take the loal bus up to the top yeah don’t walk it we finally made it to the top I’m broken it’s a long way and it’s very steep too I’m broken and not a single vending machine between bottom and top nope no okay we TR I keep going 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grass cutter yeah off it goes zoom zoom is it actually cutting the grass [Music] isn’t there supposed to be something like 300 species of wildlife on this little island oh did you read that yeah huh I think that’s what I read I mean it was in English so I haven’t seen any yet I [Music] know oo ice [Music] cream it’s R my ice cream [Music] you’re your shins are going to ache later these Hills I am so out of shape fuku Rashi am I saying that right fuku here we we are [Music] today tell the good people with tinter webs about the um season of this particular Park October to November two Canadians yeah gone on a flight for 14 hours y gone on a boat for 18 hours yep and found the season of the maple leaf in Japan y leave it to us to find the season of the maple leaf in Japan here we are in the Wilds of fukar Bashi up in the trees high above you hear the sound of well Birds we don’t know which birds but they’re Birds follow more for some more interesting nature facts well not facts but just nature where are you taking you I’m taking you on the roof that saves your knees and as kind to bodies that are over the age of 50 we’re being passed by pensioners on regular get I won’t catch them no they’re way too sprightly for us yeah so it looks like our lunch choices today are oysters fried oysters in a sandwich oysters in a quasa uh don’t forget oysters in a bun yeah oyster and fruit oh don’t forget oyster Curry oh yeah oyster curry curry I think there’s a few oyster choices anyway you think you meant to swallow the oyster Curry hole it comes in a bun oh of course yes how I always have my o c [Music] this is you recreating dirty dancing is it I carried a watermelon [Music] la [Music] once again you’re killing me yeah we’re very tall Hill I say more of a mountain than a hill yeah got more steps I can’t handle any more steps [Music] m [Music] oh [Music]