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A Quiet Afternoon at the Edge of the Forest

Start your day with the stillness of ancient history before enjoying a hearty local meal.

Best time: noneAbout 210 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Nakao Nagamachi Shop

    Stop by Nakao Nagamachi Shop for a coffee or a sweet treat. It is a coffee roaster that opens early, making it a perfect way to start the morning.

  2. 10:03

    The Museum of the Forest of Depths of the Earth

    Walk three minutes to The Museum of the Forest of Depths of the Earth. Arrive right when it opens to enjoy the quiet atmosphere. Explore the restoration exhibitions and see the ruins of the 20,000-year-old Saki's Old Stone Age unearthed from Tomizawa ruins.

  3. 11:30

    Tanya Zenjirou

    Head to Tanya Zenjirou for lunch. This barbecue restaurant is open from 11:00 to 22:00, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy a meal here after your museum visit.

  4. 12:00

    鹿野公園

    Take a short walk to鹿野公園 (Kano Park). It is a lovely park nearby where you can relax and enjoy the greenery after your meal.

Local tip

The museum is a great place to start the day as it is less crowded in the morning. Tanya Zenjirou is a popular spot for barbecue, so arriving around 11:00 or slightly later can help avoid any potential queues.

Check before you go

  • Nakao Nagamachi Shop is open Mo-Su 10:00-19:00.
  • The Museum of the Forest of Depths of the Earth is open from 10:00 to 17:00 (check current hours as they may vary).
  • Tanya Zenjirou is open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00, but is closed on January 01.
  • 鹿野公園 is a public park and is generally accessible during daylight hours.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sendai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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