Things to do in Sendai
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Sakutto from the inn! Hot spring town short course
What to do in Sendai
Popular places to visit
Aoba Castle
Aoba Castle is just one of the places to see in Sendai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Zuihoden Temple
You can study the exhibits at Zuihoden Temple, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Akiu Otaki Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Akiu Otaki Falls, a lovely green space in Sendai. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.
Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus
Walk around the campus at Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus during your stay in Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Sakunami Hot Spring
You can take time to visit Sakunami Hot Spring during your travels to Sendai. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its spas.
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
During your visit to Sendai, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Sendai International Center
Learn about the events happening in Sendai International Center during your trip to Sendai. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko
During your trip to Sendai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
Catch an event at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi during your trip to Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Areas of Sendai
Aoba Ward
Aoba Ward is a destination travellers like for its hot springs, and you might hop aboard the metro at Kotodai-Koen Station or Kita-Yonbancho Station to explore sights like Miyagi Prefectural Office.
Miyagino Ward
If you're spending some time in Miyagino Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
Kokubuncho
While you're in Kokubuncho, take in top sights like Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi and jump on the metro at Kotodai-Koen Station to see more of the city.
Taihaku Ward
While you're in Taihaku Ward, take in top sights like Sendai Gymnasium or Yagiyama Zoo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nagamachi-Minami Station or Nagamachi Station.
Wakabayashi
When in Wakabayashi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium or Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kawaramachi Station or Atago-Bashi Station.
Ichibancho
While visiting Ichibancho, you might make a stop by sights like Aoba-dori Avenue and Jozenji-dori Avenue.
