Downtown Sendai
Sendai
Visit Downtown Sendai
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Asaichi Morning Market
During your visit to Sendai, you can enjoy retail therapy at Asaichi Morning Market. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Sendai Ginza Street
During your trip to Sendai, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sendai Ginza Street. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Things to do
Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Sakutto from the inn! Hot spring town short course
1 Day Yamadera and Ginzan Onsen Tour in Yamagata
Get your seal! Visit the mysterious temple tour
Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Downtown Sendai
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
Warm and friendly staff
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Hotel Monterey Sendai
It’s in a great location lots to do
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
Good
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
Breakfast menu is OK. Good. But, other some guests were a little bit noisy. Too much chat during breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita
Unable to just between heat and Ac in the room extremely hot during my stay
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai-nishiguchi PREMIER
Clean, functional, spacious (by Japanese standards) like other Daiwa Roynet Premier hotels. This one is super close to the subway entrance, and only a few mins from Sendai Station.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sendai
Ichibancho
While Ichibancho isn't home to many top sights, Aoba-dori Avenue 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. 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.
Aobayama
Though Aobayama might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 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 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.
