About
A quieter city in northern japan, perfect for countryside access and samurai history.
Why go
- Chill version of Tokyo
- Less crowded, more local-feeling than the big three
- Perfect base for exploring the Tohoku region
Must try
- Beef tongue (Gyutan)
- Zunda
- Sendai Castle ruins
- Matsushima Bay pine islands
- Haikyuu Monument
Pro tips
- Take a 90-minute bullet train from Tokyo
- Use the JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
- Visit during Spring or Autumn
- Check the Lapras EV Bus route and timetable
- Look for Pokémon utility hole covers
Good to know
- Barely anybody speaks English
- Button shop receipt made out to Yoshikage Kira
- Karasuno High School is in Iwate Prefecture
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