Sendai Airport 29 min
Hirose River (14 min) Sendai Daikannon (31 min)
Huge statue of the goddess Kannon with several floors of Buddha figurines & views across the city. Osaki Hachimangu Shrine (22 min)
Tranquil 17th-century Shinto shrine complex in forested surrounds with annual festivals. Yagiyama Zoological Park (18 min)
Opened in 1965, the city's oldest zoo offers many animal exhibits, plus kids' play areas & eateries. Kotodai Park (12 min)
Public green space in the city center offering a concert hall, benches, a fountain & a helipad. Yagiyama Benyland (18 min)
Theme park featuring kiddie rides & an arcade as well as roller coasters, go-karts & a Ferris wheel. Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium (17 min)
Aquarium with large tanks of marine life, a food court & gift shop, plus dolphin & sea lion shows. Tsutsujigaoka Park (16 min) Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle Ruins) (21 min)
A national historic monument, this castle features an exhibition hall, Japanese fare & scenic views. West Park (13 min)
Historic city park with seasonal cherry blossoms, plus an observatory, pool & baseball stadium. Sendai City Museum (15 min)
This museum near the ruins of a samurai warrior's castle explores the city's history & culture. Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall (7 min) Zuihōden Temple (14 min)
Tomb of an Edo Period feudal lord, featuring intricate, colorful carvings & a nearby museum. Sendaiekinishiguchi (7 min) The Miyagi Museum of Art (16 min)
Art museum specializing in Japanese painting & sculpture in a modern interior with a cafe & garden. | 
