Aoba Castle - Wikipedia
Aoba Castle (青葉 城, Aoba-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Throughout the Edo period, Aoba Castle was home to the Date clan, daimyō of Sendai Domain. The castle was also known as Sendai-jō (仙台城) or as Gojō-rō (五城楼). In 2003, the castle ruins were designated a National Historic Site. [1]
Aoba Castle (Aobajo) - Sendai Travel - japan-guide.com
Aoba Castle (青葉城, Aobajō) was built in 1600 by the powerful feudal lord Date Masamune. Because of considerations for the castle's defense, Masamune chose to locate his fortifications on Mount Aoba, 100 meters above the town below.
Aoba Castle (Sendai Castle): A historical landmark with ...
Perched atop Mount Aoba, overlooking the city of Sendai, stands the remnants of Aoba Castle, also known as Sendai Castle. This historic site, commissioned by the legendary Date Masamune in 1600, offers visitors a glimpse into Japan's feudal past …
Aoba Castle – The most beautiful hilltop castle of Tohoku
Aoba Castle (青葉城 or Aoba-jō), also known as Sendai Castle, is a historic Japanese castle located in Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture. The castle is one of Japan Top 100 Castles as well as a National Historic Site of Japan.
Aoba Castle Site & Museum - VISIT MIYAGI
On special days, the city's official samurai re-enactors, the Date Bushotai, are on hand to regale visitors with tales of Sendai's samurai past and pose for pictures. The castle site is also home to a museum exhibiting armor, swords, letters, and more—bringing the history …
Sendai Castle - Ruins of the Date Clan on Mount Aoba
Jan 23, 2023 · Sendai Castle is an old fortified monument now in ruins, located in the eponymous city, capital of Miyagi prefecture in the north of Japan. Built by warlord Date Masamune, the first daimyo to reign over the Sendai domain, the feudal enclosure is sitting at the top of Mount Aoba and is still overlooking the modern city.
Sendai: Home of Warlord Date Masamune and Aoba Castle
Aug 7, 2020 · Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture is the largest urban center in the Tōhoku region. Built on foundations established by warlord Date Masamune, the city and its environs are full of historical sites...