Bust of Date Masamune — Attraction in Sendai

There is something quietly powerful about the bust of Date Masamune in Sendai. Carved or cast to capture the stern, dignified features of the “One‐Eyed Dragon,” the sculpture is not overbearing, but it commands attention. Whether you approach it up close or simply glance at it while sipping coffee at noaddress, it gives pause — a reminder of Sendai’s samurai roots and of a leader both formidable...

It's a bust, little else to say. But as an icon in the region, it's very worth visiting, with the amount detail and workmanship invested in it. It's also located in the middle of an open area, so very suitable for walks, or admiral ring the once fortification walls of the...

Nice statue with the view of Sendai city. Thr walk up from the foot of the hill was quite a treat.

There's parking on the other side but we chose to park at the foot of the hill and walked up...