Title: Visit Downtown Sendai: 2026 Downtown Sendai, Sendai Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Downtown Sendai](https://expedia.com/Downtown-Sendai-Hotels.d939462331099156480.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Sendai](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Sendai.d3110.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sendai](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Sendai.d3110.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Downtown Sendai](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Downtown-Sendai.d939462331099156480.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Sendai Vacations](https://expedia.com/Downtown-Sendai.d939462331099156480.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downtown Sendai ## Sendai ![Sendai Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939462331099156480/76663d1f-ba0b-4c9e-a2e6-fc32f19a1e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/a17f4fa7-f23a-4fbd-9f54-aa50d9fb27bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179184/81eccca3-9c1a-4a1b-a35e-56a7c0e4cd74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Sendai](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.com/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 4.5/5(9 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(6 reviews) During your trip to Sendai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sendai-Izumi-Premium-Outlets-Izumi-Ward.d553248621582428164.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 5/5(2 reviews) 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_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 4.5/5(6 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(7 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.com/Aoba-Castle-Aoba-Ward.d6104024.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 $112 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 $123 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shiogama-food-tour.a48575590.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 $629 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-romantic-waking-tour-in-sendai.a3355440.activity-details) [See all activities in Sendai](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Sendai.d3110.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Downtown Sendai Hotel Deals ![Sendai Kokusai Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18360000/18356600/18356527/6c6ab00c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sendai Kokusai Hotel 4-6-1 Chuo Sendai Miyagi $44 nightly $53 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 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! (1,701 reviews) Walkable from Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F26%2F2026&endDate=4%2F27%2F2026&selected=18356527&PinnedHotelID=18356527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![Hotel JAL City Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/78700/78657/a4086a61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel JAL City Sendai 1-2-12 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken $69 nightly $83 total Apr 29 - Apr 30 Stay at this hotel in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Mitakisanfudoin ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (698 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 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F29%2F2026&endDate=4%2F30%2F2026&selected=78657&PinnedHotelID=78657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![Hotel Metropolitan Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46000/45953/19db9731_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Sendai 1-1-1 Chuo Sendai Miyagi-ken $93 nightly $118 total May 6 - May 7 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! (1,001 reviews) Clean room, just next to Sendai station, very convenient. Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=5%2F6%2F2026&endDate=5%2F7%2F2026&selected=45953&PinnedHotelID=45953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3729200/3729195/616cc2a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai 1-2-15 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken $44 nightly $57 total May 6 - May 7 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! (1,062 reviews) Very happy with the stay. Its near the Sendai train station, bed is firm and working washing machine/dryer. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=5%2F6%2F2026&endDate=5%2F7%2F2026&selected=3729195&PinnedHotelID=3729195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939462331099156480) ![Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76310000/76304000/76303998/53614c2e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai 4-chome-4-5 Chuo Aoba Ward Sendai Miyagi $40 nightly $44 total May 7 - May 8 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 ... 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[](https://expedia.com/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.com/Sendai-Kokubuncho.dx553248635976007691) ![Aoba Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/87034377-13d2-4cea-bc0f-4a088d2ffd98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aoba Ward 5/5(52 area reviews) Stroll through the bustling Ichibancho shopping district, home to numerous shops and eateries, or explore the picturesque Jozenji-Dori, adorned with El Greco sculptures and zelkova trees. Conveniently access eight Sendai Subway Nanboku Line stations. [](https://expedia.com/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 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) ![Taihaku Ward](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) ![Izumi Ward](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. 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