Downtown Sendai Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town
Top hotels in Downtown Sendai
Hotel Keihan Sendai
Basic hotel but we are happy with its cleanliness, proximity to Sendai Station/ restaurants, and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
I like their amenities and pajamas. I also like the shampoo and conditioner they provide in the bathroom.Their qualify is excellent.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
Very convenient and excellent service.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Sendai
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Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Clean room & professional staff.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
Smooth and seemless check-in/check-out. Room and everything was just as expected.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 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 Yagiyama Zoo, 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-Izumi Premium Outlets and Spring Valley Izumi Kogen Ski Area 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.
