Downtown Sendai Travel Guide
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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.
Asaichi Morning Market
During your visit to Sendai, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Asaichi Morning Market. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Sendai City Tourist Information Center
After visiting Sendai City Tourist Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nishikicho Park
After visiting Nishikicho Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sendai. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area.
Things to do
1 Day Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen Tour in Yamagata
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
Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course
Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Downtown Sendai
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Hotel & Spa TOPOS Sendai Station - Caters to Men
Reviewed on 18 May 2025
Hotel Monterey Sendai
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Hotel JAL City Sendai
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sendai
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.
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.
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.
Aobayama
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aobayama and surrounding area, you can visit Sendai Mediatheque and Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi.
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.