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Around Sendai

I stayed at APA Hotel near the train station. The next morning, I explored the southern part of the town by jogging. Across the Hirose River, there is a park (Dainejiyama Park) that offers a city view from the hilltop. My run back and forth was peaceful. After breakfast, I headed to the Sendai Castle Honmaru Ruins, which I assume is the city's iconic landmark. Since I chose to walk, I passed by the city museum along the way. To my disappointment, the ruins were merely a platform. After the visit, I proceeded to Tohoku University for lunch and met my collaborator, and also to register for the conference.


River view

One of the walkway to the hill top at Dainejiyama Park 

Forest view of the park

Sendai city view

Sculpture in front of the city museum

The castle ruins

The castle ruins area also offer a city view

The iconic statue at the castle ruins

Tohoku University

















 

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