Downtown Sendai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Sendai
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.
Activities
Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town
Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets
Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint
Our pick of the best Downtown Sendai Hotel Deals
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Sendai
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Hotel JAL City Sendai
Reviewed on 8 July 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.
