Sendai Miyagi, Japan Travel Guide
Explore hiking trails, enjoy water sports, and experience seasonal thrills in the Miyagi region.
Offers various hiking trails from easy walks to challenging ascents. Accessible by bus.
Scenic waterfall near Akiu Onsen, with strolling trails around the falls.
Located in Sakunami Onsen, provides hiking paths along the Hirose River.
Always check weather conditions before outdoor activities. Ensure you have appropriate gear and inform others of your plans, especially for hiking or remote adventures.
Engage with Japanese traditions and local Sendai culture through various workshops and events.
August 6-8: One from Japan's most famous star festivals, with elaborate bamboo decorations throughout the city.
December: A winter illumination event transforming Jozenji-dori into a tunnel of lights.
Check local listings for smaller, seasonal festivals that offer a glimpse into local life and traditions.
Although not a main visitor activity, short-term cultural exchange programs may offer language components.
Explore farms in Miyagi Prefecture to learn about local agriculture and seasonal produce.
Participate in workshops for traditional crafts, an unique souvenir and cultural insight.
Discover opportunities to relax and rejuvenate, from urban spas to traditional hot springs.
A renowned hot spring town about 30-45 minutes by bus from Sendai. It features numerous ryokan with public and private onsen baths.
Another hot spring town accessible by train (JR Senzan Line). Known for its scenic gorge and various ryokan.
Onsen bathing is considered a traditional therapeutic the usual way for health and relaxation.
Limited specialized retreats for tourists within Sendai, but some local studios offer classes.
Near Matsushima and Shiogama, beaches are available for swimming during summer months.
Enjoy peaceful walks in urban parks or along river paths for mental and physical well-being.
Sendai offers various options for evening entertainment, from live music to lively bar districts.
Sendai's largest entertainment district, filled with hundreds of izakayas, bars, restaurants, and karaoke parlors.
Japanese-style pubs often operate until late, providing food and drinks.
Popular for late-night entertainment, offering private rooms to accommodate singing.
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. ID checks are common, especially in entertainment districts.
Discover unique souvenirs, local crafts, and current shopping experiences in Sendai.
Gyutan-related products (canned gyutan, gyutan curry), Zunda-flavored sweets and snacks (Zunda Kit Kats, Zunda mochi, Zunda shake), Sasakamaboko (fish cakes).
Hagi no Tsuki (custard cream cakes), traditional Miyagi sake.
Kokeshi dolls (from Naruko, but sold in Sendai), local wooden crafts.
Tax-free shopping is available at many larger stores for international visitors. Look for signs indicating "Tax-Free" to inquire about the process, which usually requires your passport.
