Date Masamune Statue

Statue of Masamune Date

Tourist attraction • Shiroyama-2-15 岩出山二ノ構 Ōsaki, Miyagi 989-6437, Japan

3.7(20 reviews)

Kid-friendly

Tracing the Footsteps of Great Figures

The Dignified Demeanor of a Warrior Rooted in History

The Date Masamune Statue standing in Iwadeyama emits a solemn demeanor. Originally located in Sendai Castle, the statue was lost during the metal collection efforts of World War II. After the war, a concrete statue was created to symbolize peace and temporarily placed in its original location.

The Story of the Castle and its Lord

In 1964, the statue, which the Date clan had spent 12 years on Iwadeyama, was relocated to the castle site and is called the "peace statue". The posture of the statue at the castle site conveys the aspirations for peace of the warrior who once ruled this land. While contemplating history, one can appreciate the dignity of the statue.

A Stroll Through the Elegant Castle Town

Around the statue, there are pathways that evoke the former castle town. By touring the streets lined with samurai residences and reminiscing about the scent of the times, one can admire the quiet air. Visiting the places associated with great figures will be a memorable experience.

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Reviews

4(4 months ago)

山和

A magnificent statue of Date Masamune. It's a fairly large statue. This statue was previously located at the Aoba Castle ruins in Sendai, and seems to have been moved to Mt. Iwade after the equestrian statue at the Aoba Castle ruins was completed. Date Masamune moved from Yonezawa to Mt. Iwade and lived there for 12 years. After the Battle of Sekigahara, he was given new territory by Tokugawa Ieyasu and seems to have built a castle in Sendai.

4(a month ago)

大八洲凡太郎

It is said that Lord Masamune lived here for 12 years.

4(a year ago)

ひー

It was originally located on the ruins of Aoba Castle in Sendai City, and was donated to Mt. Iwade in September 1960. It is called the Peace Statue because it is dressed in civilian clothes.

3(3 years ago)

おだ天狗

There is a concrete statue (Peace Statue) of Date Masamune in Shiroyama Park. This statue was originally placed at the ruins of Sendai Castle, where the bronze statue had been lost due to the World War II metal collection order, but it was relocated in 1962. In contrast to the equestrian statue at Sendai Castle, the Peace Statue at Iwadeyama Castle stands upright and was created by Yoshitatsu Yanagihara in 1954, with materials provided free of charge by Onoda Cement.

4(7 years ago)

ふくださん

The Date Masamune equestrian statue in Sendai Aobayama was rebuilt after the war. The equestrian statues that were built before the war were used during the last war due to iron shortages. This statue was erected after the war, but was moved to Mt. Iwade when the equestrian statue was restored. This statue is made of concrete

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