The Story ofMichinoku Gold
Miyagi Sant Juan Bautista Museum & Sant Juan Bautista Park
サン・ファン館＆サン・ファン・バウティスタパーク | Miyagi Sant Juan Bautista Museum & Sant Juan Bautista Park
LocationIshinomaki
ContentsDo & See / Experience
The Keicho Embassy was a diplomatic mission deployed by feudal lord of the Sendai Domain, Date Masamune, some 400 years ago. This mission was approved by the King of Spain and the Pope, under the condition that Christian missionary work be allowed to enter the domain. In exchange, Lord Date requested direct trade with New Spain (notably present-day Mexico). The Sant Juan Bautista Museum and Park explore this history along with the traces left behind from this mission.
Masamune selected his retainer, Hasekura Tsunenaga, for the mission. Hasekura set sail across the Pacific Ocean on the Sant Juan Bautista, a Western style sailing ship built within the Sendai Domain. He traveled through Mexico and eventually arrived in Spain, where he was recieved by King Felipe III. He then sailed to Rome to visit Pope Paul V in what was globally recognized as a remarkable feat.
The building is currently closed for renovations, but visitors are free to explore the park outside.
Details
Address
30-2 Omori Watanoha, Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture
Access by Public Transit
25-min. walk from Watanoha Station (JR Line) or 25-min. car ride from the Ishinomaki-Konan IC entrance and exit to the Sanriku Expressway
Languages
Japanese
Hours
9:30–16:30 (parking lot closes at 21:00)
Closed Days
Currently closed for renovations but the park is open to the public
