Downtown Sendai
Sendai
Visit Downtown Sendai
Popular places to visit
Sendai International Center
Learn about the events happening at Sendai International Center during your trip to Sendai. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus
Explore the campus of Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus during your stay in Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
During your trip to Sendai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Zuihoden Temple
You can study the exhibits at Zuihoden Temple, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium during your travels in Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Things to do
Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Sakutto from the inn! Hot spring town short course
Get your seal! Visit the mysterious temple tour
Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Sendai Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant Reservation
Top hotels in Downtown Sendai
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Good hotel for the price, and relatively close to Sendai station and downtown Sendai. However, you could tell that the rooms needed a good refurbishing.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Hotel JAL City Sendai
The location to the train station was excellent. We stayed only one night and the hotel served our needs.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
Room was clean, amenities were quick to resupply, but place is hard to find from Sendai station
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Monterey Sendai
部屋はちょっと良かったが、概ね満足していた方でした。 朝食も良かったし、サウナも良かった。
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
仙台駅からデッキ伝いに歩いてフロント に到着できたため大きな荷物を持っていても移動が楽でした。フロントの対応も適切。朝食は地元の食材が色々あり楽しめました。
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai
I stayed in a standard double room. It's compact and clean. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. I recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sendai
Ichibancho
While Ichibancho isn't home to many top sights, Sendai Ginza Street and Asaichi Morning Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
You might enjoy the hot springs while in Aoba Ward. Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Kotodai-Koen Station or Kita-Yonbancho Station to see more of the city.
Aobayama
Though Aobayama might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sendaishi Aobayama Park and Sendai Mediatheque.
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 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.
