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Visiting Sendai

Travelers give high marks for the shopping in Sendai, which is also known for its hot springs. Tourists can also enjoy the city's local tours, museums, and ancient ruins.

• There are 91 hotels and other accommodations in Sendai
• The closest major airport is in Sendai (SDJ) 23.6 from the city center
• The next closest is in Yamagata (GAJ) 36.1 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Sendai

Cultural venues in the city include Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum, Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum, and Seishi Museum of Contemporary Art. The city is notable for landmarks like Naritasan Sendai Bunin, Aoba Castle, and Jozenji Temple. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the hot springs and these places to visit: Aoba Green forest, Aobayama Park, and Sendaishi Aobayama Park.

In Sendai, you'll find 91 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for a perfect holiday retreat. Here are top ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East - This 4-star hotel features a restaurant, free WiFi, and a fitness center. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its helpful staff and proximity to public transit.
• The Westin Sendai - Our customers like the helpful staff and proximity to shopping at this hotel. With a stay at this 4.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center, along with in-room flat-screen TVs.
• Almont Hotel Sendai - With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to parking and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi.

Getting Around Sendai

With so many ways to get around, exploring Sendai is simple. Nearby metro stations include Kita-Sendai Station, Kita-Yonbancho Station, and Kotodai-Koen Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, ride aboard a train from Sendai Ayashi Station, Sendai Rikuzen-Ochiai Station, or Sendai Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station.

Dressing for Sendai

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 53°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 26°F
• From April to June, the average is 75°F during the day and 36°F at night
• July through September sees average temperatures of 83°F during the day and 56°F at night
• In October-December, you can expect 71°F as the daytime average and 29°F as the nighttime average
• Average annual rainfall for Sendai is 47.44 inches
• August and July are usually the hottest months averaging 79°F, while February and January are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 27°F

Sendai is a walkable, business-friendly neighbourhood with convenient options for restaurants. The neighbourhood has many charming qualities, its friendly people among the more noteworthy. Take in the natural beauty of the parks, hot springs, and glaciers—or broaden your horizons with some local art. A stay at one of Sendai's hotels makes it easy to venture out into the greater Sendai area.

Places to see around Sendai

The area's storied past is told through its monuments and historic sites, while the museums provide some cultural flavour. Attractions like Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum, Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum, and Seishi Museum of Contemporary Art can be part of your cultural tour. Swing by Naritasan Sendai Bunin, Aoba Castle, and Sendai City War Reconstruction Memorial Hall to learn about local history. Notable landmarks include Daikanmitsuji Temple, Mt. Kamakurayama, and Osaki Hachiman Shrine. Create some family memories at Sendai Astronomical Observatory, Yagiyama Zoo, and Benyland.

Popular activities in the area include shopping, sledding, and ice skating. Head up the mountain to Mt. Izumigatake, Spring Valley Izumi Kogen Ski Area, or Sumikawa Snow Park. Soak up some sun at Nobiru Beach. An enjoyable day at the park is awaiting you at Aoba Green forest, Aobayama Park, or Nishi Park. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets, Sunmall Ichibancho, and Sendai Ginza Street. A visit to Sendai Highland Country Club, Sendai Stadium, or Asaichi Morning Market won't disappoint either.

Don't pass up a chance to see Rairaikyo Gorge, Rinno-ji, and Aoba Shrine. Miyagi Museum of Art, Sendai City Museum, and Sendai International Center are also favourite places to visit.

Getting around Sendai

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Kita-Sendai Station, Kita-Yonbancho Station, or Kotodai-Koen Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Sendai Ayashi Station is the closet train station, but Sendai Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station and Sendai Rikuzen-Ochiai Station are also nearby.

Sendai is 24.3 km (15.1 miles) from the airport in Sendai (SDJ). You can also fly in and out of Yamagata (GAJ), which is located 35.1 km (21.8 miles) away.