Sightseeing
Things to Do■Event Venues and Stadiums
Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
Home to the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, this stadium is famous for its unique features, such as its Ferris wheel.
Address: 2-11-6 Miyagino, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City
Sendai International Center
It consists of a conference building and an exhibition building, which can be used together to hold large-scale events with a capacity of 6,000 people.
Address: Aobayama, Aoba Ward, Sendai City
http://www.aobayama.jp/
Sendai Sunplaza
This complex is located above Tsutsujigaoka Station on the JR Sendai Line, less than a 10-minute walk from Hotel Grand Bach Sendai.
Address: 5-11-1 Tsutsumioka, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City
http://www.sendai-sunplaza.com/
Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21)
It is a complex facility including a main arena that can accommodate indoor sports and various events.
Address: 40-1 Tate, Sugaya, Rifu-cho, Miyagi-gun
https://www.mspf.jp/grande21/
Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi (Miyagi Prefectural Hall)
A variety of performances are held here, including classical music, enka, theater, and dance.
Address: 3-3-7 Kokubuncho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City
http://miyagi-hall.jp
Tohoku University Centennial Memorial Hall Kawauchi Hagi Hall
This hall is located on the Kawauchi Minami Campus of Tohoku University and is equipped with world-class acoustics and the functionality to host academic conferences.
Address: 40 Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City
https://www.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/hagihall/
■ Tourist attractions
Jozenji Dori
The beautiful tree-lined streets between the buildings are a perfect example of the image of the "City of Forests."
Address: Near Kokubuncho 2-chome, Aoba-ku, Sendai city
Sendai Castle Ruins
The area around the castle ruins, affectionately known as Aoba Castle, is now Aobayama Park, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sendai city and the Pacific Ocean.
Address: 1 Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City
Zuihoden
This mausoleum was built in accordance with the last command of Date Masamune, the founder of the Sendai domain, who passed away at the age of 70.
Address: 23-2 Reiyashita, Aoba Ward, Sendai City
Sendai City Museum
This museum features a variety of exhibits related to Sendai's history, art, and culture, including cultural assets donated by the Date clan. Located on the site of the Sannomaru area of Sendai Castle, the beautiful surroundings surrounded by greenery are sure to soothe your soul.
Address: 26 Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City
https://www.city.sendai.jp/museum/
Miyagi Museum of Art
The museum holds and exhibits artworks related to Miyagi Prefecture and the Tohoku region, as well as overseas works by artists such as Kandinsky and Klee. There is also a creative room where you can experience the joy of creating your own work.
Address: 34-1, Motohashikura, Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City
https://www.pref.miyagi.jp/site/mmoa/
Tsutsumioka Park
This park was chosen as one of the 100 best urban parks in Japan. It is said to have begun when Tsunamura, the fourth lord of the Sendai domain, planted over 1,000 weeping cherry trees here, which he brought from Kyoto.
Address: 301-3, Gorin XNUMX-chome, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City
Sendai Uminomori Aquarium
You can enjoy performances by dolphins and sea lions in a large aquarium that recreates the ocean off the coast of Sanriku, as well as one of the largest viewing seats in the Tohoku region.
Address: 4-6 Nakano, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City
http://www.uminomori.jp
Kirin Beer Sendai Factory
A free shuttle bus service is available from JR Tagajo Station on the Senseki Line. Admission and participation are free, and you can enjoy a tasting after the tour.
Address: 2-2-1 Minato, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
https://www.kirin.co.jp/entertainment/factory/sendai/
Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery
Nikka whisky production began with the passion of founder Masataka Taketsuru, who wanted to "make real whisky in Japan." Why not visit when you're in Sakunami Onsen?
Address: 1 Nikka, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
https://www.nikka.com/distilleries/miyagikyo/
Rairaikyo Gorge
It is a beautiful valley with huge rocks and strange stones eroded by the Natori River. In seasons when it is easy to walk, we recommend taking a stroll while basking in the sunlight filtering through the trees.
Address: Yumoto, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai city
Akiu Falls
It is one of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan, alongside Kegon Falls (Tochigi Prefecture) and Nachi Falls (Wakayama Prefecture). In autumn, you can enjoy the autumn leaves as well.
Address: Baba Otaki, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City
Hitome Senbonzakura, Shiraishi River
The row of cherry trees stretches for about 8km along the Shiroishi River. It is known as one of the Tohoku region's leading cherry blossom viewing spots and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots.
Address: Ogawara-cho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture (Shiraishi River bank)
■ Event
Sendai Morning Market
Opening times: Closed on Sundays and public holidays
A five-minute walk from JR Sendai Station and the subway, the area is packed with around 5 stores. Fresh, inexpensive seasonal fish, vegetables, and fruits are available here, making it a popular spot for many visitors who call it "Sendai's kitchen."
Sendai Aoba Festival
Event period: The third Saturday and Sunday of May every year
This is a representative festival that heralds the arrival of spring in Sendai. The evening festival features the general Sendai Suzume Dance, and the main festival sees a procession of 11 floats and warriors parading through the green streets of Sendai. You can also enjoy the "Mori no Ichi" market, where delicious foods related to the Sendai domain are gathered from all over the country.
Sendai Tanabata Festival
Event period: August 8th, 6th, and 7th every year
The nationally famous Sendai Tanabata Festival. A summer tradition of Japanese paper decorated on green bamboo and the wind. Over 3,000 bamboo decorations form an arch in the city of Sendai. At the Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival, held the eve of the festival, about 16,000 fireworks are launched in a spectacular display.
Jozenji Street Jazz Festival
Event period: The third Saturday and Sunday of May every year
When the rows of zelkova trees fill with music, it is the beginning of autumn. On this day, the streets of Sendai, including Jozenji-dori, turn into a stage, where you can enjoy music of various genres, including jazz and rock.
Sendai Classic Festival
Event period: Three days from late September to late October every year
Affectionately known as "Senkura," this classical music festival has become a seasonal feature of autumn in Sendai. You can enjoy it at any time from morning to night, according to your lifestyle, whether that be going to multiple performances to catch your favorite music, checking out a performance while out shopping, or immersing yourself in music with your children.
SENDAI Pageant of Starlight
Event period: Every year from early December to December 12st
This event colors the winter in Sendai. As many as 60 LED light bulbs are installed along the rows of zelkova trees on Jozenji-dori and Aoba-dori in central Sendai, creating a warm glow that creates an atmosphere not seen anywhere else.