MIYAGI

Sendai

Sendai city is one of the most important hubs of Japan’s Tohoku (north east) region and the seat of Miyagi’s prefectural government. The name Sendai was given to the area by the regional ruler Date Masamune about 400 years ago. He is also the one who commissioned the building of Sendai Castle whose ruins still exist. Another famous historical site is Osaki Hachiman Shrine. Sendai is also famous for food, especially beef tongue (gyu tan) and Sendai Miso, a special type of miso used for soup and other dishes. Sendai is known as a city of learning: the prestigious Tohoku University, Japan’s third oldest national university, is located here.

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Sendai City Museum

Sendai

Sendai City Museum

Four of Date Masamune's actual helmets, housed at his castle's foot.

EntertainmentHistory
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine

Sendai

Osaki Hachimangu Shrine

Black lacquer and gold leaf gleam in a 400-year-old warlord's shrine.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Sendaijo Castle

Sendai

Sendaijo Castle

Stone walls where Date Masamune's fortress stood — and fell.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryHistory
Akiu Otaki Falls

Sendai

Akiu Otaki Falls

55 meters of raw roar — mist hits your skin before you see it.

Beautiful Scenery
Rairaikyo Gorge

Sendai

Rairaikyo Gorge

A heart carved by the river into stone — nature's own love letter.

Beautiful Scenery
Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum

Sendai

Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum

A whole room of spinning light — kaleidoscopes you can touch.

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Iwanumaya Onsen

Sendai

Iwanumaya Onsen

Soak in 1,500-year-old spring water, gentle enough for a child's skin.

Onsen(Hot Springs)
Akiu Hotel Zuiho Onsen

Sendai

Akiu Hotel Zuiho Onsen

Soak in rock-rimmed outdoor baths while small waterfalls murmur nearby.

Onsen(Hot Springs)
3M Sendai City Science Museum

Sendai

3M Sendai City Science Museum

Touch real fossils, then walk a forest trail — all in one afternoon.

Entertainment
Kirin Beer Sendai Brewery

Sendai

Kirin Beer Sendai Brewery

Taste raw hops, then reward yourself with a fresh-poured pint.

Food & Drink
Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Sip single malt where canyon rivers shape every drop.

Food & Drink
Zuihoden Mausoleum

Sendai

Zuihoden Mausoleum

Gold-lacquered shrine of the one-eyed warlord who built Sendai.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Kanezaki Kamaboko Museum

Sendai

Kanezaki Kamaboko Museum

Roll, steam, taste — craft Sendai's silky fish cake from scratch, free.

Food & Drink

Frequently asked questions

What is Sendai known for?
Sendai city is one of the most important hubs of Japan’s Tohoku (north east) region and the seat of Miyagi’s prefectural government. The name Sendai was given to the area by the regional ruler Date Masamune about 400 years ago. He is also the one who commissioned the building of Sendai Castle whose ruins still exist. Another famous historical site is Osaki Hachiman Shrine. Sendai is also famous for food, especially beef tongue (gyu tan) and Sendai Miso, a special type of miso used for soup and o…
Where is Sendai?
Sendai is an area in MIYAGI, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Sendai?
WOW U lists 13 spots in Sendai. Popular spots include Sendai City Museum, Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, Sendaijo Castle, Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairaikyo Gorge.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.