Sendai Airport 42 min
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall (25 min) Sendai City Museum (21 min)
This museum near the ruins of a samurai warrior's castle explores the city's history & culture. Kotodai Park (20 min)
Public green space in the city center offering a concert hall, benches, a fountain & a helipad. Osaki Hachimangu Shrine (13 min)
Tranquil 17th-century Shinto shrine complex in forested surrounds with annual festivals. Sendai Daikannon (3 min)
Huge statue of the goddess Kannon with several floors of Buddha figurines & views across the city. Yagiyama Zoological Park (27 min)
Opened in 1965, the city's oldest zoo offers many animal exhibits, plus kids' play areas & eateries. Zuihōden Temple (22 min)
Tomb of an Edo Period feudal lord, featuring intricate, colorful carvings & a nearby museum. Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle Ruins) (25 min)
A national historic monument, this castle features an exhibition hall, Japanese fare & scenic views. Iwanumaya (30 min)
Warm quarters in an upscale hot spring hotel with restaurants, a spa & karaoke, plus mountain views. Sendaiekinishiguchi (25 min) Hirose River (19 min) The Miyagi Museum of Art (16 min)
Art museum specializing in Japanese painting & sculpture in a modern interior with a cafe & garden. West Park (16 min)
Historic city park with seasonal cherry blossoms, plus an observatory, pool & baseball stadium. Rairaikyo Gorge (28 min)
This picturesque area with a pathway features rock formations, a small waterfall & a river. Yagiyama Benyland (26 min)
Theme park featuring kiddie rides & an arcade as well as roller coasters, go-karts & a Ferris wheel. | 
