Recommended spots in spring

Shiraishi Castle, where Kojuro Katakura, an aide of Masamune Date, was also the castle owner, has a variety of cherry blossoms, centered on about 200 Yoshino cherry trees. The sight of cherry blossoms surrounding the stone walls of the castle and the castle tower is beautiful and many people visit. Every year, the cherry blossoms illuminated at night create a fantastic atmosphere. It is recommended to enjoy a stroll under the cherry blossoms or spend a relaxing time feeling the history of the castle. (You can also see the exhibition room and theater at the adjacent Shiraishi Castle History Museum.)

[The best time to see each year] Early to mid-April
・About 35 minutes by car from the hotel (there are stairs and slopes to the area where the castle tower is located)

It is a famous cherry blossom spot that spreads along with the arrival of spring, and is a popular scenic spot in the local area. As the name suggests, it is famous for its beautiful glory so beautiful that over 1,000 cherry trees can be seen at a glance along the Shiraishi River overlooking Mount Zao. The cherry blossoms at first sight are lined up along the dike, with Yoshino cherry trees and other cherry blossoms blooming all at once. In addition to strolling while enjoying the cherry blossoms, there are plenty of stalls and events where you can taste local specialties. Every year, it is lit up at night, creating a fantastic atmosphere different from daytime.

[The best time to see each year] Early to mid-April
・About 45 minutes by car from the hotel

A park that has been selected as a nationally designated scenic spot, "Okuno Hosomichi Scenery", which is easily visited by about 20 minutes on foot from the east exit of Sendai Station. Every year, cherry blossoms are lit up at night and stalls are lined up.

[The best time to see each year] Early to mid-April
・About 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from the hotel

・Approximately 20 minutes on foot from the east exit of Sendai Station

From spring to summer, you can enjoy about 500,000 watermelons and Shiroyashio azalea, one of the largest clusters in Tohoku. During winter, bright yellow carpets spread on the slopes covered with snow, and colorful wild grass color Eboshi.

[The best time to see each year] Late April to mid-May
・About 20 minutes by car from the hotel

It is a vast park where you can enjoy the beautiful natural environment, and is a popular spot especially for families and outdoor lovers. Various facilities and natural scenery spread on a site of about 200ha. In spring, colorful flowers such as cherry blossoms and tulips are in full bloom. There is also an area in the park where playground equipment for children is installed, so you can enjoy it with your family.

【The best time to see (cherry blossoms)】 From mid-April to late April
・About 25 minutes by car from the hotel

At the Zao Dairy Center, a part of the ranch is open to the public as a contact ranch Zao Heartland. Cows, sheep, goats, etc. are bred on a ranch of about 100 ha (about 20 Tokyo Dome) where green meadows spread all over. You can also enjoy the experience of interacting with the animals raised (closed during winter until late April)

Facilities such as the "Handmade Experience Center" where you can experience handmade dairy products (reservation required), the "Cheese Shedd" where you can enjoy various menus using cheese, and the Zao cheese souvenir shop "Cheese Cabin" are gathered. . (Some facilities are closed in winter until late April)

・About 10 minutes by car from the hotel