Title: Downtown Sendai Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Sendai, Sendai Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Sendai](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Sendai-Hotels.d939462331099156480.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Sendai](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sendai.d3110.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sendai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sendai.d3110.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Sendai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Sendai.d939462331099156480.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Sendai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Sendai.d939462331099156480.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Sendai Travel Guide ## Sendai ![Sendai Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939462331099156480/76663d1f-ba0b-4c9e-a2e6-fc32f19a1e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sendai Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939462331099156480/76663d1f-ba0b-4c9e-a2e6-fc32f19a1e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A brief stop over at Sendai before heading to Tokyo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/a17f4fa7-f23a-4fbd-9f54-aa50d9fb27bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New year's monuments at the Sendai station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179184/81eccca3-9c1a-4a1b-a35e-56a7c0e4cd74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bustling Shopping area opposite Sendai JR station..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/30b3b701-7bea-44ed-a6d3-e3fffe359fa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Sendai Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sendai travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai.dx3110) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sendai_SendaiInternationalCenter_553248621563235414_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563235414/c21b22ed-1aeb-442d-bfd1-6196e60c780b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-International-Center-Aoba-Ward.d553248621563235414.Attraction) ![Sendai_SendaiIzumiPremiumOutlets_553248621582428164_11](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621582428164/b864d9fe-6d05-45f0-9947-829171533b67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Izumi-Premium-Outlets-Izumi-Ward.d553248621582428164.Attraction) ![Sendai_TohokuUniversity_6104050_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104050/de00c2d7-ff95-432d-8e06-42094cde1d61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tohoku-Gakuin-University-Tsuchitoi-Campus-Aoba-Ward.d6104050.Attraction) ![Zuihoden Mausoleum in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776171/915945f2-8b98-41d9-b577-c955506413f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zuihoden-Aoba-Ward.d553248621532776171.Attraction) ![Major gate of Sendai Castle; Shutterstock ID 1069909157; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104024/074bf54a-058f-4447-84be-97d7aed66d7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aoba-Castle-Aoba-Ward.d6104024.Attraction) ![Sendai_SendaiMediatheque_6104044_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104044/0eaa3af6-1d29-4bd2-9619-07fcd8474e73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sendai Mediatheque Learn about the local history of Sendai when you spend time at Sendai Mediatheque. Experience the area's festivals and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Mediatheque-Aoba-Ward.d6104044.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48575590/6a12b835-d17d-4721-bf27-2dac32ca49b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiogama: Food Tour, taste fresh Tuna and Japanese Sweets £92 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shiogama-food-tour.a48575590.activity-details) ![Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48580689/23413c12-c19f-4416-a1e1-56367c91a368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sendai: Local Foodie Tour, wander around the gourmet town £83 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sendai-local-foodie-tour.a48580689.activity-details) ![Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48650875/8d3a760a-2f2b-4457-8572-5318b36da22a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Local Foodie Tour in Sendai, wander around the gourmet town £79 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/local-foodie-tour-in-sendai.a48650875.activity-details) [See all activities in Sendai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sendai.d3110.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Sendai ![Sendai Kokusai Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18360000/18356600/18356527/309aa750_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sendai Kokusai Hotel 4-6-1 Chuo Sendai Miyagi £37 10 Mar - 11 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,694 reviews) 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 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=18356527&PinnedHotelID=18356527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![Hotel JAL City Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/78700/78657/157d56bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel JAL City Sendai 1-2-12 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken £58 10 Feb - 11 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Mitakisanfudoin and Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (644 reviews) The location to the train station was excellent. We stayed only one night and the hotel served our needs. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=78657&PinnedHotelID=78657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27730000/27728700/27728617/776f56e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita 201-1 Nakakecho, Miyagino-ku Sendai Miyagi £40 15 Feb - 16 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,055 reviews) Room was clean, amenities were quick to resupply, but place is hard to find from Sendai station Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=27728617&PinnedHotelID=27728617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![Hotel Monterey Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1608000/1607903/0530b4a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Sendai 4-1-8 Chuo, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken Stay at this spa hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,493 reviews) 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1607903&PinnedHotelID=1607903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1607903&PinnedHotelID=1607903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3729200/3729195/dfae9c45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai 1-2-15 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken £40 1 Mar - 2 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,051 reviews) 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 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3729195&PinnedHotelID=3729195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6090000/6088800/6088741/db5434ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai 2-4-6 Honcho, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi £67 1 Mar - 2 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) 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 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=6088741&PinnedHotelID=6088741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) [See all 295 properties in Downtown Sendai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=939462331099156480) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Downtown Sendai hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939462331099156480&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939462331099156480&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939462331099156480&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939462331099156480&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939462331099156480&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939462331099156480&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sendai ![Sendai Tanabata Festival at Ichibancho Shopping Street.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381763/bd4ceb81-a556-410b-bd41-dabcbfcf978c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Ichibancho.dx553248635976381763) ![Jozenji-dori Avenue in Sendai, Japan. Sendai is known as "The City of Forest" for its cityscape with trees to be one important element of the city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007691/a254683c-48ed-4799-a319-d4e1bf31e1d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Kokubuncho.dx553248635976007691) ![Wonderful grave](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/87034377-13d2-4cea-bc0f-4a088d2ffd98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aoba Ward 4.5/5(13 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Aoba-Ward.dx553248635939578919) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Aobayama.dx553248635974530655) ![A winter waterfall. Akiu Falls near Sendai. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/4bebed03-9445-4707-bf88-913bd2b64b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Taihaku-Ward.dx553248635975438417) ![宮城県仙台市泉区の朴沢地区。左後方は泉ヶ岳。](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/a51b92cf-9a7b-45d3-a11f-48b3fff8c162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Izumi Ward 5/5(1 area review) 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. 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