Sendai Airport 36 min
Sendaiekinishiguchi (7 min) Kotodai Park (9 min) Public green space in the city center offering a concert hall, benches, a fountain & a helipad. West Park (5 min) Historic city park with seasonal cherry blossoms, plus an observatory, pool & baseball stadium. Remains of Sendai castle (7 min) Hirose River (11 min) Zuihōden Temple (7 min) Tomb of an Edo Period feudal lord, featuring intricate, colorful carvings & a nearby museum. Tsutsujigaoka Park (10 min) Yagiyama Zoological Park (14 min) Opened in 1965, the city's oldest zoo offers many animal exhibits, plus kids' play areas & eateries. Sendai Daikannon (20 min) Huge statue of the goddess Kannon with several floors of Buddha figurines & views across the city. Osaki Hachimangu Shrine (10 min) Tranquil 17th-century Shinto shrine complex in forested surrounds with annual festivals. The Miyagi Museum of Art (9 min) Art museum specializing in Japanese painting & sculpture in a modern interior with a cafe & garden. Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle Ruins) (13 min) A national historic monument, this castle features an exhibition hall, Japanese fare & scenic views. Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall (8 min) Yagiyama Benyland (14 min) Theme park featuring kiddie rides & an arcade as well as roller coasters, go-karts & a Ferris wheel. Sendai City Museum (20 min) This museum near the ruins of a samurai warrior's castle explores the city's history & culture. |