Kokubuncho Travel Guide
Sendai
Visit Kokubuncho
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.
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.
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.
Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi
Enjoy a performance at Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi, a popular theatre in Kotodaitori. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area.
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.
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 Kokubuncho
Hotel Grand Terrace Sendai Kokubuncho
立地条件がとてもよく、国分町の入口なので飲食には全く困らない。静かで清潔な部屋に置かれた固め目のベットで快眠。朝食もバラエティで満足でしたが周辺に飲食店が多いのでホテルで朝食する必要性がない。
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
SUPER HOTEL Premier Sendai Kokubuncho Natural Hot Spring
新しいホテルなのか、清潔感があり大変良かったです。大浴場もあり気持ちよかったです。 駅から離れてましたがここにしてよかったです。 朝食も9時までだったのですが、5分前くらいに駆け込んだ時も、入れてくれて、片付けを一時ストップして対応くださり感謝してます。
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
HOTEL LiVEMAX SENDAI KOKUBUNCHO
It's a very reasonably priced hotel with thoughtful amenities. The location is excellent, it is next to 711 and across the street from Donke superstore. The staff is very nice and friendly. There is a water dispenser, laundry, and places to sit and work downstairs. The room is small but the comfortable ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025
9h nine hours Sendai
Cleanliness and helpful staff
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Green Park
No frills business hotel, nicely located half way between Sendai Station and the river. Helpful reception who only spoke Japanese but used his iPad to translate all the instructions. Didn’t stay for the boiled egg but location and price were perfect.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Hotel Johzenji
The place had thin walls so you could hear the people in the hallway and they can hear the things coming from your room. The walls to the outside and also thin so you can hear the street and the crows around the hotel.
Reviewed on 8 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Kokubuncho
Ichibancho
While there might not be top attractions in Ichibancho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Asaichi Morning Market and Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi.
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.
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 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.
