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Sunset at Bansui Sōdō

End your afternoon at the former home of the poet who wrote the lyrics to "Kōjō no Tsuki," watching the sun dip below the horizon.

Best time: 15:59About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:39

    Sendai Coffee Stand

    Grab an excellent coffee at this backstreet café. It is open late enough that you can enjoy a quiet cup before heading out.

  2. 16:09

    Bansui Sōdō

    Walk to Bansui Sōdō, the former residence of poet and scholar Bansui Doi. The grounds are open until 17:00, so you have plenty of time to explore the quiet atmosphere before the light changes.

  3. 16:39

    Bansui Sōdō

    Stand at the viewpoint. As the sun sets toward the WSW around 16:39, the golden light at 15:59 will wash over the historic residence, creating a perfect moment for reflection.

  4. 17:09

    Sendai Aoba-Tei

    Head to Sendai Aoba-Tei for dinner. This high-quality gyūtan (grilled beef tongue) restaurant is a short walk away. Be prepared to queue if you arrive around noon, but by evening it is easier to get a seat.

Local tip

Bansui Sōdō is closed on Mondays. Check the route if you need to get from the café to the residence.

Check before you go

  • Bansui Sōdō is open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00.
  • Sendai Aoba-Tei is open 11:00-23:00.

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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