Location List

This road is lined with old zelkova trees, which are the symbol of Sendai. In winter, many lights are set up in the trees and the Sendai Pageant of Starlight is held.

A shopping mall that is covered by a 14m high arcade, this street is and famous for its mechanical clock, which plays 6 times a day. It is also one of the main areas for the Tanabata Festival.

Sendai mediatheque is a center for activities in the fields of art and film, serving as a public facility.

Open-air building covered with glasses. Can be shot at the lobby if you avoid busy hours. Restricted area such as a security check can be shot with approval of customs and airline company.

The Ikan (grand view) from Mount Tamon at 55.6m above sea level offers views of the bay and Shiogama port with its ships gracefully entering and departing.

A five-minute-walk from Sendai Station takes you to this market. It started as an open-air market in about 1950 and has developed year by year. "Fresh, Lively and Cheap" is its catchphrase.

No less than 100 stores stand in row along and narrow alley. An exciting general store managed by a young owner, a select shop, and a restaurant that serves delicious dishes at a reasonable price.

The alley with a retro flavor where over 50 restaurants jostle along a small passage. It features individualistic restaurants such as a famous specialty store of gyoza (chaot-zu), a long-establishe...

The market which started from barracks in the ruins of World War 2, now has a wide range of shops such as a curio shop, a figurine shop, a pet shop, an attractive bar, and a scent shop.

Kokubuncho is the largest evening entertainment district in Tohoku. It is located in downtown Sendai, extending north to south between Jozenji-dori Ave. and Hirose-dori Ave. Nearly 3,000 restaurant...

Explains the history and arts of the Sendai region. Don't miss the information about Date Masamune.

Sendai Science Museum has the following three main exhibition halls: Natural History, Science and Technology, and Science and Technology in Daily Life.

Reference materials regarding men of letters, such as Bansui Doi and Toson Shimazaki, and their works as associated with Miyagi Prefecture, are proudly displayed.

The works by Japanese artists housed in the museum. Sculptures and crafts dating from the Meiji Period and after which have some connection to Miyagi Prefecture or the Tohoku region.

This is the oldest western architecture in existence in Miyagi prefecture. Introduces the life style of ordinary people in the Sendai area, and exhibits the materials related to war and peace.

People get relaxed and recharged in this park, centered in downtown Sendai. On weekends, various events are held at its open-air music hall.

Nanakita Park is located nearby Izumichuo station and extends along Nanakita river.There are some play equipments.

This is the biggest park in Sendai, where various works of sculpture are displayed, some by Sato Churyo. You can see pheasants, Japanese bush warblers, and squirrels in this park.

Escorted tours to see the brewing process of whisky and free tasting of various whiskies are available. Free tasting at the hall.Shopping-only visitors are also welcome.

The 56 rice paddies covering 4.1 ha were selected in July 1999 as one of Japan's 100 best groups of terraced paddies.

A stunning view of Sendai can be had from the observation platform located on the top floor of the 18-story Miyagi Prefectural Office.