Aobayama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Aoba Castle

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.

Aoba Castle
Akiu Otaki Falls

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.

Akiu Otaki Falls
Zuihoden Temple

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.

Zuihoden Temple

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.

Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

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.

Sakunami Hot Spring

Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko

During your trip to Sendai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko

Activities

Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town

Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town

AU$177
per adult
Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town
Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets

Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets

AU$195
per adult
Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets
Sendai Tansu Kumanodo

Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint

AU$314
per adult
Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint
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Our pick of the best Aobayama Hotel Deals

The OneFive Sendai

The OneFive Sendai

3 out of 5
4-6-28 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$58 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$58
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (522 reviews)
Great location, needs a refresh
"The hotel is an easy walk from the JR station. The lobby has amenities that you can take to your room. The room is quite small and the carpet needs a steam clean. The double bed is small and firm. Only one pillow per person is provided."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

The OneFive Sendai
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East

Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East

4 out of 5
1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi-ken
The price is AU$187 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$187
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location- embedded in Sendai station and within minute from shops and restaurants. Spacious and clean rooms, and helpful staff. Good amenities such as a lounge with free drinks, small gym, coin laundry. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita

APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita

3 out of 5
201-1 Nakakecho, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
The price is AU$94 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$94
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"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

APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
Sendai Kokusai Hotel

Sendai Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4-6-1 Chuo, Sendai, Miyagi
The price is AU$91 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$91
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,680 reviews)
"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

Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Hotel Monterey Sendai

Hotel Monterey Sendai

3.5 out of 5
4-1-8 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi-ken
The price is AU$183 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$183
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,422 reviews)
"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 Monterey Sendai
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai

Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai

3 out of 5
1-2-15 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi-ken
The price is AU$98 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$98
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Excellent breakfast with local specialities
"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

Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
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Other neighbourhoods around Aobayama

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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.

Kokubuncho
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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.

Ichibancho
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Aoba Ward

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Aoba Ward
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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.

Downtown Sendai
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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.

Taihaku Ward
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Izumi Ward

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Izumi Ward

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