Downtown Sendai
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sendai Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant Reservation
Top hotels in Downtown Sendai
Hotel Keihan Sendai
Everything is good!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
Room was clean, amenities were quick to resupply, but place is hard to find from Sendai station
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
Convenient location with a hot spring.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Sendai
good hotel
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai
The room was clean, spacious and neat. We were a family of 4 travelling. So we had a connecting room, which was convenient especially with 2 bathrooms. The staff was nice. However, we turned up to breakfast at 9:20am, being informed we had to buy tickets from reception. By the time we got the tickets ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 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 Asaichi Morning Market and Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi.
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 Yagiyama Zoo, 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.
