Downtown Sendai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Sendai
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.
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 Ginza Street
During your trip to Sendai, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sendai Ginza Street. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Activities
Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town
Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets
Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town
Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our pick of the best Downtown Sendai Hotel Deals
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
The JR Metropolitan Hotel is excellent – and an excellent value for the money. The hotel is extremely convenient – right at the Sendai JR Main Station – but I’ve never found it noisy from the trains or otherwise. The rooms are clean and the service is excellent. The breakfast is decent – good enough ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
Good
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Sendai
It’s in a great location lots to do
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Clean room, nice amenities and good customer service
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
Clean room, very good location close to the JR station, typical APA hotel where the room is small and there is only central heating in the winter, which can be quite warm and there is no window you can open.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai
Clean room, equipped with self-service laundry room, good breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Nov 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.
