Sendai Airport 21 min
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine (28 min) Tranquil 17th-century Shinto shrine complex in forested surrounds with annual festivals. Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle Ruins) (23 min) A national historic monument, this castle features an exhibition hall, Japanese fare & scenic views. Sendaiekinishiguchi (17 min) Kotodai Park (20 min) Public green space in the city center offering a concert hall, benches, a fountain & a helipad. The Miyagi Museum of Art (22 min) Art museum specializing in Japanese painting & sculpture in a modern interior with a cafe & garden. Tsutsujigaoka Park (18 min) Iwanumaya (29 min) Warm quarters in an upscale hot spring hotel with restaurants, a spa & karaoke, plus mountain views. Sendai City Museum (21 min) This museum near the ruins of a samurai warrior's castle explores the city's history & culture. Yagiyama Benyland (20 min) Theme park featuring kiddie rides & an arcade as well as roller coasters, go-karts & a Ferris wheel. Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium (18 min) Aquarium with large tanks of marine life, a food court & gift shop, plus dolphin & sea lion shows. Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall (20 min) Zuihōden Temple (17 min) Tomb of an Edo Period feudal lord, featuring intricate, colorful carvings & a nearby museum. Yagiyama Zoological Park (20 min) Opened in 1965, the city's oldest zoo offers many animal exhibits, plus kids' play areas & eateries. Hirose River (19 min) Sendai Daikannon (30 min) Huge statue of the goddess Kannon with several floors of Buddha figurines & views across the city. |