Aobayama Travel Guide
Sendai
Popular places to visit
Sendai International Center
Learn about the events happening in Sendai International Center during your trip to Sendai. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
During your trip to Sendai, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus
Walk around the campus at Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus during your stay in Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
Sendai Mediatheque
Learn about the local history of Sendai when you spend time at Sendai Mediatheque. Experience the area's festivals and museums.
Things to do
Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets
Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town
Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town
Top hotels in Aobayama
Sendai Kokusai Hotel
The staff was very helpful for check in/out and in arranging luggage forwarding for the final leg of my trip. Very convenient location for visiting and transiting from Sendai.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 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 19 Jan 2026
The OneFive Sendai
Lovely clean room, easy check in, nice amenities and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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 2 Jan 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 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
Was stuck in Sendai after the trains ran late and all Shinkansen where canceled and for only $57 I got this super nice hotel room loved my stay here wish they had one near my second destination
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aobayama
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.
Ichibancho
While there might not be top attractions in Ichibancho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sendai Ginza Street and Asaichi Morning Market.
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 Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi.
Downtown Sendai
While you're in Downtown Sendai, take in top sights like Asaichi Morning Market and jump on the metro at Hirose-dori Station to see more of the city.
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.
