Sendai Airport 57 min
Saihoji Temple (25 min)
Well-known Buddhist place of worship with classic architecture, a 5-story pagoda & stone statues. Iwanumaya (24 min)
Warm quarters in an upscale hot spring hotel with restaurants, a spa & karaoke, plus mountain views. Rairaikyo Gorge (24 min)
This picturesque area with a pathway features rock formations, a small waterfall & a river. Spring Valley Izumi Kogen (52 min)
Mountain resort offering skiing & snowboarding parks, floodlit runs & an on-site ski school. Izumigatake (51 min)
Various hiking trails lead through wooded areas up this mountain with ski slopes & scenic views. Michinoku Park (37 min) Sendai Astronomical Observatory (24 min)
Hands-on exhibits & planetarium shows, plus weekly stargazing events with a powerful telescope. Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle (39 min)
Skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, ski resort, and winter sports Risshaku Temple (Yamadera) (44 min) Omoshiroyama (50 min)
Rugged, forested slopes known for bright fall foliage, along trails to a summit with dramatic views. Homei Shijuhachi-taki Falls (6 min)
Waterfall and autumn leaf color Sendai Daikannon (38 min)
Huge statue of the goddess Kannon with several floors of Buddha figurines & views across the city. Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory (8 min) Mount Funagata (1 hr 43)
This soaring, scenic peak features a variety of hiking trails, sweeping views & nearby camping. Akiu Great Falls (24 min)
Rushing cascade with a 55 m. drop, a viewing deck, several small shrines & vibrant fall foliage. | 
