Aobayama Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets
Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town
Get your seal! Visit the mysterious temple tour
Japan's original scenery! Gourmet and shopping course of Satoyama
Sakutto from the inn! Hot spring town short course
Yamagata / Yamadera Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Aobayama
The OneFive Sendai
Everything good
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
Clean room, helpful staff, and convenient location.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
The hotel was easy to find and very close to Sendai train station. The pillows were VERY thin, I would highly suggest either bringing your own or ask the staff for an additional pillow. There's a Lawson's on the first floor which makes it convenient for snacks/water etc. The room was small but for ...
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hotel Monterey Sendai
It’s in a great location lots to do
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Travelled as a family with young children. The room is spacious, clean bathroom with a bath tub. Parking is within the hotel at 1500yen per night. There is a family mart and lawson within walking distance. Overall, a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
Good location next to the station. Smooth check-in and staff were polite. The hotel has a bath that was nice. Wifi was ok but likely throttled, since it was slow at times. Overall it was a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Aobayama
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.
Ichibancho
While there might not be top attractions in Ichibancho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aoba-dori Avenue and Asaichi Morning Market.
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.
Downtown Sendai
While you're in Downtown Sendai, take in top sights like Asaichi Morning Market and jump on the metro at Hirose-dori Station to see more of the city.
Taihaku Ward
While you're in Taihaku Ward, take in top sights like Sendai Gymnasium or Benyland, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nagamachi-Minami Station or Nagamachi Station.
Izumi Ward
The mountain views and restaurants are just a few things visitors like about Izumi Ward. Sendai Stadium and Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Izumi-Chuo Station or Yaotome Station to get around the larger area.
