Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle Ruins) — Attraction in Sendai

First of all, there is no castle, so that you don't go with this expectation. However the ground where the castle used to be offers a great view of the city of Sendai and there are signs offering information about the history. There is a large statue of Date Masamune, the lord that established the city of Sendai. There is a quite large souvenir shop with some interesting souvenirs to buy (most however are things you can see and buy everywhere). There is a small food court where you can eat. You can try the zunda shake, based on edamame (I know it doesn't sound right but, trust me, try it). The "hike" to the top is quite physical so it's a nice little challenge. I saw however people bringing their luggage with them so don't do that. Otherwise, if you don't feel like working, there is a bus that can take you to the top. Either way, it's...

To be honest, it's a tourist trap. Admission is free, but the 3 tiny museums are 700, 300, and 465 yen and very, very not worth that price. We walked into the 465 yen one without realizing it was paid, and I'm glad we didn't get charged because there was literally 3 things to see in a teeny room. Altogether with the free stuff, it's barely worth the price. You can see everything in an hour, max. Unless you really want to see the view, it's not worth coming all the way up here. The city museum and mausoleum have much better cost...

Wonderful experience, there are so much to see and do around the castle grounds, even though there is no existing castle any longer. It’s a fascinating place. Very well organized as well, and I loved the actor dressed as Date Masumune good food, court and souvenir shops, clean bathrooms, and I highly recommend getting a guide for the day to tell you more about the fortifications and the history of the castle area. I can’t imagine coming to sendai and not going to...