According to tradition, Sendai's name came from when Date Masamune built his castle on Mt. Aoba in 1601 and renamed the area referred to as "Chiyo" at the time to "Sendai." It was from around this era ...

Only 40 minutes by car from Sendai city center so this is the ski resort where you can go skiing on the spur of the moment. The night ski trail with beautiful night views is a popular place for a date ...