What to do in Sendai

Activities, attractions and tours
Sendai

Sendai Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Sendai has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Sendai is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Sendai to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Sendai Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Sendai.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Sendai attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Aoba Ward

4/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the hot springs while in Aoba Ward. Miyagi Prefectural Office is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Kotodai-Koen Station or Kita-Yonbancho Station to see more of the city.

Aoba Ward
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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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Miyagino Ward

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Miyagino Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Miyagino Ward
A winter waterfall.  Akiu Falls near Sendai.

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 the city at Nagamachi-Minami Station or Nagamachi Station.

Taihaku Ward
宮城県仙台市の水の森公園の丸太沢堤。堤頂から中心部の西に向いて撮影。File:MarutazawaDike-fromCrest1.jpgの左側。

Izumi Ward

The mountain views and restaurants are just a few things visitors like about Izumi Ward. Sendai Stadium and Nanakita Park 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

Wakabayashi

When in Wakabayashi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium or Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kawaramachi Station or Atago-Bashi Station.

Wakabayashi

Day trip destinations from Sendai