Downtown Sendai Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Sendai
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
Not only the room was nice and clean but location was excellent. Shops and transportation are near by.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
The hotel was easy to find and very close to Sendai train station. The pillows were VERY thin, I would highly suggest either bringing your own or ask the staff for an additional pillow. There's a Lawson's on the first floor which makes it convenient for snacks/water etc. The room was small but for ...
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
チェックインが速くて部屋は快適でした。 また仙台に行く機会があったらまた泊まると思います。
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Sendai
Nice hotel very close to station Inside was retro look, but had 4 doors A little confusing during the night Public bath was nice with amenitirs such as cold drink, ice cream, even beer. Again it was overly complicated with the sign in, up the stairs, etc.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
Healthy and varied breakfast menu both Japanese and Western Room on ninth floor was close to bath so a little noisy on the corridor up to ten.thorty pm
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Richmond Hotel Sendai
The rooms are very spacious and clean. There are tons of amenities to choose from. The free coffee is good. The kids play area is new and clean. This is the best hotel in Sendai for families.
Reviewed on 22 Aug 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.
