Title: Kokubuncho Travel Guide: Best of Kokubuncho, Sendai Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kokubuncho](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokubuncho-Sendai-Hotels.0-n553248635976007691-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[Kokubuncho Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kokubuncho.d553248635976007691.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kokubuncho Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokubuncho.d553248635976007691.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kokubuncho Travel Guide ## Sendai ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kokubuncho Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sendai travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai.dx3110) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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_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 4/5(1 review) 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) ![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) ![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 5/5(2 reviews) 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) ![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 4/5(2 reviews) 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) ![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 4/5(3 reviews) 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) ### Things to do ![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 £85 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 £80 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/local-foodie-tour-in-sendai.a48650875.activity-details) ![ Romantic Tour In Sendai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3355440/2b332965-98ba-45a6-9da3-ff1125759ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Romantic Waking Tour In Sendai £481 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-romantic-waking-tour-in-sendai.a3355440.activity-details) ![ The Best Of Sendai Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3355447/d5ae7a96-3d9b-440d-9a4c-74e7869376e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Best Of Sendai Private Walking Tour £481 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-of-sendai-private-walking-tour.a3355447.activity-details) ![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 £93 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shiogama-food-tour.a48575590.activity-details) ![Yamagata: Yamadera](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51445120/633760e0-46f5-4325-9cb0-5cae60f9a328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yamagata: Yamadera (Risshaku-ji) Guided Temple Walk £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yamagata-yamadera-risshaku-ji-guided-temple-walk.a51445120.activity-details) [See all activities in Sendai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sendai.d3110.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kokubuncho ![Hotel Grand Terrace Sendai Kokubuncho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14860000/14856500/14856475/3c2a73b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Terrace Sendai Kokubuncho 2-2-2 Kokubuncho, Aoba Sendai Miyagi £23 23 Mar - 24 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Sendai City War Reconstruction Memorial ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=14856475&PinnedHotelID=14856475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007691) ![SUPER HOTEL Premier Sendai Kokubuncho Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115130000/115127000/115126964/f6154618_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SUPER HOTEL Premier Sendai Kokubuncho Natural Hot Spring 2-13-5 Kokubuncho Sendai Miyagi £48 15 Mar - 16 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Sendai Mediatheque and Tokyo ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews) The room is very small Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=115126964&PinnedHotelID=115126964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007691) ![9h nine hours Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12350000/12343200/12343182/2cb82532_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 9h nine hours Sendai 2-2-8 Kokubuncho, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken Stay at this capsule hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Great stay just not for me. Entire place was spotless and very clean. staff was very nice and courteous but the capsule mattress was very thin and hard to sleep on Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=12343182&PinnedHotelID=12343182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007691) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=12343182&PinnedHotelID=12343182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007691) ![HOTEL LiVEMAX SENDAI KOKUBUNCHO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58830000/58820500/58820497/418173b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL LiVEMAX SENDAI KOKUBUNCHO 2-8-22 Kokubuncho, Aoba Ward Sendai Miyagi £27 1 Apr - 2 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sendai Mediatheque and Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (195 reviews) Room was clean and comfortable. Small compared to North American hotels, but standard for the price point in Japan. Fun location if you want to be close to nightlife. It’s surrounded by shops, restaurants, bars, clubs etc. but the room was quiet with no outside noise. Close to train station, 5 minute ... Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=58820497&PinnedHotelID=58820497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007691) ![Hotel Johzenji](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28600000/28591700/28591649/ece4da04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Johzenji 2-14-25 Kokubu-cho Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi £22 22 Mar - 23 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and slippers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=28591649&PinnedHotelID=28591649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007691) ![Hotel Premium Green Sovereign](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15617400/15617399/55516209_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Premium Green Sovereign 2-9-22 Kokubuncho Sendai Miyagi £28 24 Mar - 25 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi and Sendai Mediatheque ... 7.8/10 Good! (211 reviews) Decent business hotel. Good points: \*Quiet room and quite large (501) \*Clean room \*Good water pressure \*Nice towels \*Comfortable bed \*Very good breakfast buffet \*Attentive staff \*Handy location Not so good points: \*WiFi doesn't work \*Room was cold but thermostat is locked needs to be changed in the office, staff changed ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Ichibancho.dx553248635976381763) ![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 Miyagi Prefectural Office. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Aoba-Ward.dx553248635939578919) ![Sendai Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939462331099156480/76663d1f-ba0b-4c9e-a2e6-fc32f19a1e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai-Downtown-Sendai.dx939462331099156480) ![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 Benyland, 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-Izumi Premium Outlets and Spring Valley Izumi Kogen Ski Area 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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