Located in the Kawauchi-Oimawashi district of Aoba-ward, Sendai City, Aobayama Park offers a serene escape nestled along the path to Sendai Castle. Within this park sits the Sendai Ryokusai-kan, a traditional Japanese-style building that opened its doors in July 2023.
The Ryokusai-kan’s Information Lounge showcases displays such as the festival floats of “Sendai Aoba Matsuri” and the decorative streamers (“Fukinagashi”) used in the “Sendai Tanabata Matsuri.” Visitors can also explore touch-screen panels featuring spotlights of the city and historical maps dating back to the Edo and Meiji periods.
Facilities within the Ryokusai-kan include a cafe, terrace, and the enchanting tea room “Zangetsu-tei,” designated as a cultural asset of Sendai City and intricately tied to Sendai Castle. It serves as a tranquil spot for both locals and tourists alike.
For recreational activities, the Ryokusai-kan offers hall rentals, traditional Japanese rooms, tea ceremony experiences, and barbecue facilities, catering to the leisurely needs of visitors.
Address: Kawauchi-Oimawashi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City
Website: Aobayama Park Sendai Ryokusai-kan
Opening Hours: 9:00 to 19:00 (Winter: 9:00 to 17:00 [December, January, February])
Closed: First Monday of March, June, September, December, and New Year’s Holiday (December 29 to January 3)
Access:
By Train: 7-minute walk from Sendai City Subway Tozai Line, “Kokusai Center Station”
By Bus: 2-minute walk from Loople Sendai, “Hakubutsukan/Kokusai Center-mae”
By Car: Approximately 10 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway Sendai-Miyagi Interchange
