Title: Visit Aoba Ward: 2026 Aoba Ward, Sendai Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Aoba Ward

## Sendai

![Wonderful grave](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/87034377-13d2-4cea-bc0f-4a088d2ffd98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Mediateca de Sendai, Japón.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/6e82dd69-f443-4bf6-b408-e345d08a7419.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![What better way to enjoy a weekend than enjoying a free whisky distillery tour? Nikka Whisky is the leading distillery in Japan and known throughout the world for their award winning whisky. The tour is only offered in Japanese but the location is beautiful and the brochure describing the distilling process is offered in multiple languages. At the end everyone is treated to three free samples! If you're in Sendai, definitely take the hour train ride to visit this beautiful spot. #weekendgetaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/2dfc2fbc-880d-49a3-ae57-86a0e8d9573b.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)

## Visit Aoba Ward

Things to do

Hotels

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### 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 at Sendai International Center during your trip to Sendai. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sendai-International-Center-Aoba-Ward.d553248621563235414.Vacation-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 travels to Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. 

[](https://expedia.com/Zuihoden-Aoba-Ward.d553248621532776171.Vacation-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

Explore the campus of Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus during your stay in Sendai. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. 

[](https://expedia.com/Tohoku-Gakuin-University-Tsuchitoi-Campus-Aoba-Ward.d6104050.Vacation-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 with a stop at Sendai Mediatheque. Experience the area's festivals and museums. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sendai-Mediatheque-Aoba-Ward.d6104044.Vacation-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.com/Aoba-Castle-Aoba-Ward.d6104024.Vacation-Attraction)

![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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aoba-dori Avenue

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Aoba-dori Avenue during your visit to Sendai. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Aoba-Dori-Avenue-Aoba-Ward.d6347981.Vacation-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

$115

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sendai-local-foodie-tour.a48580689.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

$127

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/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

$142

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/yamagata-yamadera-risshaku-ji-guided-temple-walk.a51445120.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

$650

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-romantic-waking-tour-in-sendai.a3355440.activity-details)

![Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47420033/e6924838-784d-4b0e-a235-632aa2cc5a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide

$304

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/yamagata-yamadera-6hr-private-trip-with-licensed-guide.a47420033.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

$650

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-best-of-sendai-private-walking-tour.a3355447.activity-details)

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## Aoba Ward Hotel Deals

![Sendai Kokusai Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18360000/18356600/18356527/6c6ab00c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sendai Kokusai Hotel

4-6-1 Chuo Sendai Miyagi

$51 nightly

$56 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,694 reviews)

コンビニがすく近くにあります 繁華街や食事するところも近いです

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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![Hotel JAL City Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/78700/78657/a4086a61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel JAL City Sendai

1-2-12 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken

$55 nightly

$60 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Mitakisanfudoin ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (672 reviews)

The location to the train station was excellent. We stayed only one night and the hotel served our needs.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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![Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3729200/3729195/616cc2a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai

1-2-15 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken

$53 nightly

$59 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,066 reviews)

Clean room, convenient location

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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![Hotel Metropolitan Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46000/45953/4e0dbfb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Metropolitan Sendai

1-1-1 Chuo Sendai Miyagi-ken

$70 nightly

$77 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Very nice stay. Everything was clean, and quiet.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=45953&PinnedHotelID=45953&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635939578919)

![Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76310000/76304000/76303998/53614c2e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai

4-chome-4-5 Chuo Aoba Ward Sendai Miyagi

$40 nightly

$44 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (459 reviews)

Clean

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=76303998&PinnedHotelID=76303998&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635939578919)

![Hotel Monterey Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1608000/1607903/e771f8a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Monterey Sendai

4-1-8 Chuo, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken

$88 nightly

$97 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,504 reviews)

大浴場でゆっくりくつろげ、朝食にも満足しました

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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### Other neighborhoods around Aoba Ward

![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.com/Sendai-Kokubuncho.dx553248635976007691)

![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 Ichibancho isn't home to many top sights, Asaichi Morning Market and Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi are some notable places to visit nearby. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sendai-Ichibancho.dx553248635976381763)

![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.com/Sendai-Downtown-Sendai.dx939462331099156480)

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### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/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

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

 Discover the southernmost ward of Sendai, featuring Akiu Great Falls and Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park. Easily accessible via JR East, Sendai Subway, and national routes, it's a perfect blend of nature and convenience. 

[](https://expedia.com/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)

 Primarily residential, this area boasts several college campuses and the Izumi Parktown Industrial Park, housing companies like Alps and Freescale Semiconductor. Explore the mountainous west with Izumigatake peak or utilize convenient transport options like Sendai Subway and Tōhoku Expressway. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sendai-Izumi-Ward.dx553248635939578917)

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