The Beauty of the Scenery Changes with the Four Seasons
	A variety of flowers bloom in spring. Summer is hot. Autumn has the falling leaves. In winter it snows. The same setting has a different beauty in each season.

Shiroishijo Castle This was the castle of Masamune Date, chief vassal of the Katakura family. At the time, it was forbidden for anyone but the feudal lord to build a castle, and the exception of Shiroishijo Castle demonstrates the influence of the Katakura family. The present building is a reconstruction based on historical data and using the building methods of the day. It is considered unlikely that the materials and the craftsmen necessary to create this type of building will come together again in the future. Mizubasho-no-Mori (Skunk Cabbage Forest) Mizubasho (skunk cabbage) is a strangely shaped plant that flowers directly from the ground around the time the winter snow melts. It is highly prized as a flower that heralds the arrival of spring in the mountain regions. Shobutahama / Shichigahama-town This is the most famous beach in the Sendai City area. Crowds throng to it every summer. During the season, a refreshment booth called Umi-no-ie is built on the beach where you can try shaved ice and other treats. Akiu Great Falls / Sendai-city This is one of Japan's three big waterfalls, with a width of 6 meters and drop of 55 meters. Early summer, when it is colored with the green of the leaves is beautiful, but the autumn leaves reveal yet another aspect of the falls. Silver Frost on Trees / Zao-town Snow on coniferous trees hardens, and in the silver frost the shape of monsters may be seen. This is the only place in Japan where you can see such a strange sight. Urato Islands / Shiogama-city An excursion around Shiogama Bay is particularly popular among tourists. Ferries leaving from the Marine Gate complex stop off at Katsurashima, Nonoshima and Sabusawa island. All 3 islands can be explored on foot. The Urato islands have been inhabited for hundreds of years and most residents are from families traditionally involved in fishing industries. The islandsf residents are proud of their traditions and heritage and the unique and healthy lifestyle they are striving to preserve on these Bay islands. In summer, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery with a variety of flowers in bloom. The bay offers excellent facilities for marine sports such as fishing, swimming and water skiing. Pensions and tourist homes are available at reasonable prices.