Rifu, Sendai

Name: Rifu
Address: Sendai, Japan

#26 among attractions in Sendai

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Rifu is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2020, the town had an estimated population of 36,014, and a population density of 800 persons per km² in 13,568 households. The total area of the town is 44.89 square kilometres. Rifu is known for its nashi pears. Recently, wine and candy made from nashi pears have been developed in the town. ()

Local name: 利府町 Area: 17.33 mi²Coordinates: 38°19'47"N, 140°58'26"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kobo Park Miyagi, Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Shiogama Shrine, Miyagi Stadium.

6.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Kobo Park Miyagi, Sendai
163 min walk • Kobo Park Miyagi, nestled in the vibrant city of Sendai, Japan, is a premier sports venue that has become a staple for baseball enthusiasts and event-goers alike. Serving as the proud home of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, a professional baseball team in Japan's...
5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Sendai
129 min walk • Yurtec Stadium Sendai is a dynamic sports venue located in the heart of Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region of Japan. Built in 1997, the stadium is primarily used for football and serves as the home ground for the Vegalta Sendai team, which competes in the J1...
2.2 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Shiogama Shrine, Shiogama
58 min walk • Shiogama Shrine, a spiritual beacon nestled in the coastal city of Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, is a site steeped in tradition and local culture. This Shinto shrine, revered for its long history and religious significance, is an integral part of the city's...
1.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Miyagi Stadium, Sendai
35 min walk • Miyagi Stadium stands as a modern tribute to sports and culture in Sendai, Japan. This impressive sport venue was constructed with the vision of hosting international events and invigorating the local community through the power of sports.
5.5 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Buddhist temple
Zuigan-ji, Matsushima
141 min walk • Seiryuzan Zuigan-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji-branch of Rinzai Zen, it was founded in 828 during the Heian period by Jikaku Daishi.
1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Sendai
33 min walk • The Sekisui Heim Super Arena, a premier sports venue located in the vibrant city of Sendai, Japan, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to fostering a strong sporting culture. This multifunctional arena is not only a hub for athletic events but also serves as...
4.1 miS
Amusement park
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium, Sendai
104 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Sendai, Japan, the Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium serves as a window into the wonders of marine life. This modern facility, designed to educate and inspire, offers visitors an intimate look at aquatic creatures from both local...
5.5 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Entsū-in, Matsushima
140 min walk • Entsū-in is a Buddhist temple located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji-branch of Rinzai Zen, it was founded in 1647 next to Zuigan-ji as the memorial temple for Date Mitsumune, the grandson of Date Masamune.
1.8 miSE
Historical place, Temple
Taga Castle, Tagajō
46 min walk • Taga Castle was a jōsaku-style Japanese castle built in the late Nara period in what is now part of the city of Tagajō in Miyagi prefecture in the Tōhoku region of far northern Honshu, Japan. Bashō tells of his visit to the site in Oku no Hosomichi.
5.9 miSW
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Sendai Tōshōgū, Sendai
151 min walk • Sendai Tōshōgū is the memorial shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Five of its buildings, all dating to 1654, have been designated Important Cultural Properties. The torii and gates were damaged in the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
2.3 miSE
Modern venue with archaeological finds
Tōhoku History Museum, Tagajō
59 min walk • The Tōhoku History Museum is a museum in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It houses finds from excavations at the site of Tagajō as well as from other archaeological sites in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.

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Rifu (15 min walk)
Shin-Rifu (23 min walk)