Why go
- City in Tōhoku, Japan.
- Served by Sendai Airport (SDJ).
History
Sendai is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture and the largest city in the Tōhoku region. As of 1 August 2023, the city had a population of 1,098,335 in 539,698 households, making it the twelfth most populated city in Japan.
Where to stay
203-12 Nakakecho, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0864, Japan · superhotel.co.jp
3 Chome-4-10 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · almont.jp
Indoor
3 Chome-7-33 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0852, Japan · grandbach.co.jp
Japan, 〒980-0021 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Central, 3 Chome−3−5 ホテル京阪仙台 1F · hotelkeihan.co.jp
4 Chome-4-5 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · sotetsu-hotels.com
4 Chome-2-12 Ichibancho, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0811, Japan · hennnahotel.com
Japan, 〒980-0021 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Central, 2 Chome−1−1 仙台東宝ビル 5F · richmondhotel.jp
Japan, 〒981-3204 Miyagi, Sendai, Izumi Ward, Teraoka, 6 Chome−２−1 · srph.co.jp
1 Chome-7-3 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0852, Japan · sendai.hotel-vista.jp
2 Chome-4-6 Honcho, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0014, Japan · gardenhotels.co.jp
4 Chome-6-28 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0852, Japan · onefivehotels.co.jp
201-1 Nakakecho, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0864, Japan · apahotel.com
4 Chome-1-8 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · hotelmonterey.co.jp
1-60 Rokuchonome Nishimachi, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 984-0011, Japan · route-inn.co.jp
3 Chome-8-27 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · koko-hotels.com
4 Chome-10-8 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · washington-hotels.jp
1 Chome-4-1 Shintera, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 984-0051, Japan · ihg.com
2 Chome-11-26 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · dormy-hotels.com
1 Chome-5-38 Honcho, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0014, Japan · dormy-hotels.com
1 Chome-4-25 Shintera, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 984-0051, Japan · randb.jp
4 Chome-6-1 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · tobu-skh.co.jp
3 Chome-5-11 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · choice-hotels.jp
2 Chome-15-10 Honcho, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0014, Japan · koko-hotels.com
4 Chome-1-5 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0852, Japan · hotelgp-sendai.com
3 Chome-1-1 Itsutsubashi, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 984-0022, Japan · apahotel.com
Japan, 〒983-0852 Miyagi, Sendai, Miyagino Ward, Tsutsujigaoka, 5 Chome−11−1 地下１階 · sendai-sunplaza.com
2 Chome-1-25 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · topos-hotel.jp
1 Chome-3-6 Omachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0804, Japan · hotel-livemax.com
4 Chome-8-10 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · bh-green.co.jp
4 Chome-3-3 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan · bh-green.co.jp
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Wikipedia: ja:サイゼリヤ · 30, 仙台市, 981-1105 · saizeriya.co.jp
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · burgerking.co.jp
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-03:00,10:00-24:00 · 2, 仙台市, 982-0003 · ichiran.com
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 5, 仙台市, 980-0012 · tenpo.ichibanya.co.jp
Teppanyaki, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · pepperlunch.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · pronto.co.jp
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · ikinaristeak.com
Western, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 · 1, 名取市, 981-1221 · store-info.skylark.co.jp
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 30, 仙台市, 982-0023 · kappasushi.jp
Fried Food, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · arclandservice.co.jp
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1, 仙台市, 984-0013 · search.kfc.co.jp
Curry, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:55-22:00 Features: takeaway · gogocurry.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · store.31ice.co.jp
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 9, 名取市, 981-1227 · maps.jolly-pasta.co.jp
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:30,17:00-22:00; Sa-Su,PH 11:30-22:00 · 名取市, 981-1226 · t-stamina.jp
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:15; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00 · 仙台市, 981-1103 · miya.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 17, 仙台市, 980-0022 · dominos.jp
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 10 国道45号, 仙台市, 983-0012 · stores.marugame.com
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 利府町, 981-0121 · yoshinoya.com
Takoyaki, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · stores.gindaco.com
Chinese, Gyoza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 · 31, 仙台市, 980-0811 · map.ohsho.co.jp
Udon, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · maps.nakau.co.jp
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1, 利府町, 981-0114 · md.mapion.co.jp
Buffet, Restaurant · Buffet restaurant · 仙台市, 981-3117 · store-info.skylark.co.jp
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:30-22:00 · circuskita.exblog.jp
Soba, Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00 · 11, 仙台市, 980-0811 · instagram.com
Hawaiian, Burger, Pancake, Mexican, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,We,Sa,Su 09:00-22:00; Tu,Th,Fr 10:00-22:00 · 名取市, 981-1221 · konas-coffee.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,We-Mo 10:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 · retty.me
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-22:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-22:00 · zaytoon-sendai.com
Dessert, Coffee Shop, Japanese, Ice Cream, Cake, Tea, Juice, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air… · itagaki-jp.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · kakigoya-hoyagoya-maboya.owst.jp
ネパール料理, スープカレー, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-13:45, 17:30-23:00 · 8, 仙台市, 983-0852 · shop1348.wixsite.com
紅茶, ミルクティー, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 3 第3菊水ビル 2Ｆ · instagram.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00 · 32, 仙台市, 980-0801 · sabaisabai.jp
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-14:00 · cheznous.co.jp
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-00:00 · tokiwatei.com
ラーメン, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 1, 仙台市, 989-3122 · mochimochinoki.com
Korean, Noodles, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:00-22:30; Jan 01 off · yamanakaya.jp
Bread, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · facebook.com
Regional, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-02:00,18:00-24:00 · 10, 仙台市, 980-0803 · koryouri-akira.com
寿司, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 仙台市, 989-3122 · heiroku.jp
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:30 · 1, 名取市, 981-1224 · maido-8.com
Noodles, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 · yomenya-goemon.com
焼肉, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,17:00-23:30; Su 17:00-23:30; PH 17:00-23:30 · issei-kokokara.com
354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Sendai Airport (SDJ) 13 km to the centre
Natori, 04, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 11 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Ibex Airlines, Japan Airlines Domestic, Skymark Airlines…) · direct flights to 14 destinations incl. Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Agana, Hiroshima… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 14 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (735, A321, 767, CRJ-700, DH8, A320…) · 12 routes: Agana*, Fukuoka, Hiroshima*, Kanazawa*, Nagoya, Okinawa, Osaka, Sapporo, Seoul*, Shanghai*, Taipei*, Tokyo
- Ibex Airlines FW (CRJ) · 6 routes: Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (Embraer 170, CRJ) · 3 routes: Fukuoka*, Osaka*, Sapporo*
- Skymark Airlines BC (737) · 3 routes: Fukuoka, Kobe, Sapporo
- Air China CA (737-800) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321, 767-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- EVA Air BR (A321) · 1 route: Taipei
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (767-300) · 1 route: Sapporo
- Hokkaido International Airlines HD (735) · 1 route: Sapporo
- Peach Aviation MM (A320) · 1 route: Osaka
- United Airlines UA (737-700) · 1 route: Agana
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield 14 km to the centre
Rifu, 04, JP
Kakuda Airfield 28 km to the centre
Kakuda, 04, JP
Getting there by ferry
仙台港
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Sendai Port Ferry Terminal Building
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Marine Gate Shiogama
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Matsushima Ferry
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
桂島
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre · 塩竈市営汽船
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sendai Airport (SDJ); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SDJ has direct flights to 14 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Agana, Hiroshima…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 仙台港, 10 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sendai. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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National rail
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Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.