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Photo: Hideyuki KAMON from Takarazuka / 宝塚市, Hyogo / 兵庫県, Japan / 日本, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
At the time of its construction, the 100-m-high statue was the tallest in the world. It is ranked 5th as of 2021. For a small fee, visitors can enter the statue and make offerings to the Buddhist statues and artifacts that are displayed throughout the 12 storeys. As Kannon is the Buddhist representation of compassion, the statue was built facing the city of Sendai with the aim of bringing peace and harmony to the city. From Sendai Station, take buses 815 or 825 (bound for Nishi-Nakayama) or X910 (bound for Shie Bus-Sanezawa-Eigyoshomae) and alight at 'Sendai-Daikonnon-mae'.
Sendai Daikannon , officially known as the Sendai Tendou Byakue Daikannon (仙台天道白衣大観音), is a large statue located in Sendai, Japan. It portrays a woman, the bodhisattva Byakue Kannon holding the cintamani gem in her hand.
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輪王寺
An historic temple with ponds and a large traditional garden, which is especially attractive when the azaleas are in bloom.
大崎八幡宮
Completed in 1607, and is designated a national treasure. The metal ornaments and colorful designs displayed against the black lacquer woodwork is an especially attractive feature.
Tohokudenryoku Sankyozawa Denki Hyakunenkan, 東北電力 三居沢電気百年館
The birthplace of hydroelectric power generation in Japan and features a functioning century-old hydroelectric plant (operating in a demonstration capacity) that remains connected to the power grid. In addition to being able to view the hydroelectric turbines in operation, a small museum and children's exploration area is on-site, albeit in Japanese-only. Immediately adjacent to the hydroelectric facility is the Sankyozawa Traffic Park and a Shinto shrine. Note that the museum frequently hosts visiting engineering delegations so don't be surprised if the museum suddenly gets crowded.
三居沢交通公園, Minamikoizumi Traffic Park
An unusual park intended for children and school groups to learn traffic rules in Japan in a simulated city environment, complete with traffic signals and pedestrian walk signs. Free bike rentals are available for children.
宮城県美術館
A reasonable collection of modern art. Special room for Juryo Sato, a local (but nationally famous) sculptor. Beautiful garden and a nice view of the river. The museum has been closed for renovations since June 2023.
東北大学総合学術博物館, Tōhoku Daigaku Sōgō Gakujutsu Hakubutsukan
Showcases a wide array of specimens from the university's research in earth sciences, featuring complete skeletons of a Stegosaurus, Fukuiraptor, and a Sei whale, alongside a comprehensive collection of fossils and minerals that illustrate 2 billion years of evolution and Earth's changes.