Location: Sendai
Top Things to do in Sendai
Top 10 Things to do in Sendai, Tohoku
Sendai (仙台市, Sendai-shi, Japanese: [seꜜndai]) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, the largest city in the Tōhoku region, and the second largest city north of Tokyo. As of 1 August 2017, the city had a population of 1,086,012, and is one of Japan's 20 designated cities. The total area of the city is 786.30 square kilometres (303.59 sq mi).
Restaurants in Sendai
1. Osaki Hachiman Shrine
2. Rairaikyo Gorge
3. Zuihoden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By dutchiedonuts - Toronto, Canada
From Sendai Station you'll be looking at a thirteen minute taxi ride, twenty minute bus ride, or as I did, a thirty to forty minute walk. I do the walk, because it's the things that you might see along the way, what you might miss out on, if you take a cab or bus. Just my personal preference. Part way on your adventure upwards, you'll see a temple off to the left, to the right is a walking path and bathrooms. Go in through the gates of this temple. It's small, but it's really nice. (free) Now for Zuihoden Temple. I believe the entrance fee was around $12. Just be ready for a walk up a good incline. But the scenery while walking up is just amazing. When you get to the steps to start your incline, there is a box with walking sticks, to help with your accent. As you're walking upwards, you'll see huge tall trees that go up forever, on either side of the path/ stairs. There are a lot of places to walk around, with different shrines and temples to see. It is a very calming feeling, when you walk around here. You can also grab a drink at the vending machine, in the parking lot before you go into the grounds, or on your way back down. If you don't mind a bit of walking, I don't think you'll be disappointed. It was simply beautiful to see.
4. Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 309 reviews
MIYAGIKYO Distillery. The location was selected for whisky production because of its clean air, just the right humidity for storage, and abundant underground water filtered through a layer of peat. In Yoichi, Masataka Taketsuru saw numerous reminders of Scotland, and this convinced him that this should be the home of Japanese Whisky. The Miyagikyo Distillery is also in northern Japan, in Sendai (lat.38 N), Miyagi Prefecture, northern Honshu. Travelling in the area one day, Masataka came upon this site completely enclosed by mountains and sandwiched between two rivers. He immediately knew that this was the perfect site for whisky distilling. Sendai's fresh water, suitable humidity and crisp air produce soft and mild malt.
Reviewed By JustinSendai - Sendai, Japan
This is the second of only two Nikka distilleries in Japan. For over half a century, the brick warehouses tucked away in the mountains of Sakunami have been slow-aging the good stuff. Enjoy a tour, shopping, samples, and whisky bar. The train ride there offers nice views as well.
5. Sendaijo Ato
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,043 reviews
Reviewed By 99lanceh - Mackay, Australia
The castle ruins were a nice visit and there’s a great view from the railing. There are shops, vending machines and souvenirs.
6. Sendai City Museum
7. Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi
8. Akiu Fall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By saikou
Less than an hour drive from Sendai, there are 3 viewing areas: one a short set of stairs down from the Botanical Gardens parking lot, one from the bridge over the river below, and one by walking 5-10 minutes down some steeper stairs to the bottom of the falls themselves. The bowl of the falls is covered in lush moss and other greenery. Quite beautiful and recommended.
9. Jozenji-dori Avenue
10. Sendai Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 768 reviews
Reviewed By ZenDark30 - Portland, United States
Easily manageable, clean, and welcoming, best describes this JR station. The tourist information center distributes helpful tips. Wandering around are staff in yellow jackets that quickly eyed us as non-Japanese and spoke English to us and directed us to our hotel and a list of nearby restaurants. Although it is smaller than Sapporo or Tokyo stations it has several stores to buy snacks, souvenirs and coffee.
