When I came to Sendai, I never expected to suddenly see the towering and impressive Sendai Daikannon in a residential neighborhood. It’s very eye-catching even from a distance and makes you stop and look up.
It’s about a 40-minute bus ride from Sendai Station and costs around JPY 400 one way. The bus takes you directly to the entrance of the Daikannon, so it’s quite convenient and there’s no need to transfer.
Once you get closer, you can really feel how solemn and awe-inspiring the Daikannon is. The surrounding area is very peaceful, away from the noise of the city, with a calm and serene atmosphere.
This wasn’t specifically planned as part of the trip, but unexpectedly coming across this Daikannon standing in a residential neighborhood ended up becoming a very special part of the journey.
