Well we are in the Westin now.Having a great time.Today we visited Matsushima Bay.Fantastic.Caught the train to Shiogama.Went to the Shiogama shrine.A peaceful and beautiful place.
Then to the ferry terminal and got a ferry to Matsushima.The bay is littered with islands.Has been voted the third most scenic spot in Japan.I am not doubting that.
Just across the road from the ferry is Zuigan-ji.A zen temple dating from 826.Peaceful and different from other Japanese temples we have visited.
Then went to a seafood restaurant on the second floor of the building 2 down when you turn right from the temple.It really was good and the local speciality fried oysters fantastic.
Back to the Westin.The Concierge Naohiko Wako is a gem.Came from the Hyatt in Tokyo.Friendly and great advice.So definitely there are tourist things to do in Sendai.Looking forward to this weekends Autumn music festival.