Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Central Sendai City Area

  • Sendai City Museum
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    4.0
    160 Reviews
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Kawauchi 26 (Sendai castle Sannomaru trace)
    This museum primarily displays items related to the history and culture of the Sendai Clan, based on materials donated from the Date family. The trademark golden crescent moon crested helmet is a piece of the black lacquer five-layered body armor (an important cultural property) used by Lord Masamune Date, which is housed here along with the 8-meter-wide large painting of the ''Tempo Kuniezu Mutsu-no-Kuni Sendai-ryo.'' Also on display are many treasured archives related to the national treasures of the envoys to Europe during the Keicho Era, which are UNESCO World Heritages. Special exhibits and other scheduled exhibits are also held 3-4 times a year.

    This is a small but interesting museum, largely focusing on the history of Sendai and how it came to be. A lot of the displays have English translations which is handy. You can also get an audio...

  • The Miyagi Museum of Art
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    4.0
    97 Reviews
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Kawauchimotohasekura 34-1
    An art museum located in Kawauchi-Motohasekura, Aoba Ward, Sendai City. Opened in 1981, the museum was expanded in 1990 with the Churyo Sato Gallery thanks to pieces of works and collections donated by Churyo Sato, a sculptor from Miyagi Prefecture. The museum houses pieces of art which have a connection with Miyagi Prefecture and the Tohoku region of Japan, as well as contemporary art from the Meiji period and a collection of Western art with a focus on modern German art.

    The Sendai Art Museum is located in a beautiful area and can be reached by bus or by subway. The museum has a great collection of wonderful works. The visitor to Sendai International Center has to go...

  • Sendai Astronomical Observatory
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    4.5
    40 Reviews
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Nishikigaoka 9-29-32
    10 minutes by car from the Sendai-Miyagi Interchange, this Sendai City municipal observatory is located in Nishikigaoka, Aoba Ward. It was relocated and rebuilt in the suburbs of Sendai City in 2008. It features a planetarium, 1.3 meter-diameter Hitomi telescope, and exhibits that let you observe the universe through models and videos. You can experience planetarium programs like “Kids Time” with notable children’s characters, enjoy excellent Saturday night entertainment in “Night Planetarium”, and participate in events like star-gazing or workshops.

    夏休みの一日に、伺いました。子供さんが多くにぎやかではありました。 目的はプラネタリウムだったのですが、常設展示もいろいろな方向から天体などをとらえており 楽しめました。 小さいお子さんにはムツカシイ内容かもしれませんが・・・・・ プラネタリウムも、季節の夜空が楽しめ、普段は見えない自分の頭上の夜空が実はこんなに明るいものだと知ったものです

  • 3M Sendai City Science Museum
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    4.5
    38 Reviews
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Dainoharashinrinkouen 4-1
    3M Sendai City Science Museum, which is located in the northeast corner of Dainohara Forest Park, is a municipal science museum that developed out of a science education facility originally founded in 1952. The Museum has interactive displays relating to the sciences, natural history, and everyday life. By enabling visitors to “see, touch and try” the latest technologies (and natural history specimens), the Museum aims to foster an interest in science. 3M Sendai City Science Museum also has science shows and experimental “laboratories”; a real effort has been made to ensure that a visit to this Museum is fun and enjoyable for both children and their parents.

    A nice museum for demonstrating scientific concepts to children. Very fun. We stayed an hour and a half but you could eaily spend much longer. Some of the displays and exhibits have aged badly but...

  • Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Kawauchi 12-2
    A 12-minute walk from the West 1 Exit of T04 Kokusai Center Station on the Tozai Line subway. A natural botanical garden established by Tohoku University in Aobayama for research and educational purposes. This is the first botanical garden in Japan to be designated a Natural Monument. The main building contains plant and animal specimens and stuffed animals, while alpine plants are planted in the rock garden and Asian skunk cabbage and similar plants can be found in the wetland plant botanical garden area. There are walking paths and a nature park at the site and visitors can go on a small hike while viewing rare plants and also occasionally encounter wild animals such as squirrels and Japanese giant flying squirrels.

    青葉城址の横、東北大学川内キャンパスと工学部に隣接する自然公園。川内側から入って工学部側まで登ってゆく散策路は森林浴ができて気持ちが良い。上り詰めたところは広場になっており寝転んで空を眺めるのも良い。一周すると約1時間。良く整備されている。休むところもあり、トイレも完備している。仙台には町の中にこんな山の中と思われるところがあるのは素晴らしい。上り口のロックガーデンには菖蒲が咲いていました。訪れる...

  • Sendai Mediatheque
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Kasugamachi 2-1
    A six-minute walk from the Park 2 Exit of Kotodai-Koen Station on the Sendai Subway Namboku Line. This public multipurpose complex situated on Jozenji-dori Avenue serves as a center for arts and visual culture activities and also supports media-related activities. On the first floor, there's an event space with a large video screen, a cafe, and a shop. Other facilities include an audio-visual library, the Sendai City Library, and a gallery. The building itself, outfitted with large floor-to-ceiling windows and lighting tubes running throughout, has received high praise for its architecture.
  • Fujisaki Department Store
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Ichibanchou 3-2-17
    Fujisaki Department Store is one of the oldest department stores in Miyagi Prefecture. It can trace its origins back to a business dealing in cotton and hemp cloth that was founded in 1819; over time, it grew into a major department store. Fujisaki Department Store is proud of its roots in the local community; most locals will be familiar with Fujisaki Department Store commercial jingle “I like this town!” which is played over the loudspeaker system in the Store. Families with children are the main target market for the Store, and there is a special “Babies and Kids Club” in which children up to the age of 12 can accumulate points to be redeemed for special gifts and services.
  • Sendai Forus
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Ichibanchou 3-11-15
    This is a shopping center in Ichibancho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, a 15 minute walk from Sendai Station. It has easy access and is visited by many shoppers. The stylish eight story building with three underground floors houses many Sendai apparel-type shops and shops popular with young people. There are many fashionable restaurants and cafés, and the “Shiawase no Pancake” (Happy Pancake) shop, popular in Omotesando for light and fluffy pancakes, has opened its first restaurant in the Tohoku region here. “Sicilian rock salt caramel pancake” is an original dish only available at the Sendai store.
  • Sendai Ekimae EBeanS
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Chuo 4-1-1
    This commercial facility is located in front of Sendai Station, in 4-Chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai City. The store was first opened in 1964, and a new building added in 1972. On the ninth floor and the first basement floor, there are stores such as fashion and miscellaneous goods stores, as well as specialist stores such as bookstores and anime goods stores, as well as stores such as musical instrument stores, event spaces and gardens.
  • Sendai Trust City
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Ichibanchou 1-9
    This multi-purpose complex is on National Route 286 in 1-chome, Ichibancho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City. It holds Sendai Trust Tower, which at 180 meters is the tallest in Tohoku, and the high-rise condominium “The Residence Ichibancho”. The tower has a hotel and offices, as well as commercial facilities containing various restaurants, and clinics.
  • Club Squall
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Omachi 1-4-14 Building Building B1F
    One of the oldest clubs in the city of Sendai, this is a great place to enjoy club music, especially hip hop and reggae. Its high-quality sound system, including a Dynacord Cobra System, has attracted the loyalty of many music enthusiasts. Unlike most clubs, the minimum age for admission is 19.
  • Club Shaft
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    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Kokubunchou 2-7-22 San Francisco 18 Building 1F
    This is one of the most popular clubs and live music venues in the city of Sendai. It frequently sponsors live performances by talented artists and attracts a crowd of fun-loving young people every night of the week. It is well equipped with sound and lighting systems, as well as large screens and TV monitors that let patrons enjoy a wide variety of events. The bar serves not only a full range of alcoholic beverages but also several kinds of soft drinks.
  • Sendai City Kuzuoka Heated Pool
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku
    A 7-minute drive from the Sendai-Miyagi interchange on the Tohoku Expressway. This heated pool facility makes use of heat generated by the Kuzuoka garbage incineration plant. Facilities include a popular 22 meter long waterslide as well as a 25 meter pool, 0.5 meter deep toddler pool, and jacuzzi. There are also a wide variety of programs on offer, such as swimming classes for all kinds of purposes, swimming abilities, and ages from children to adults; aquarobics; and classes for improving knee pain, lower back pain, and stiff shoulders. In addition, there's a training room with running machines and other aerobic equipment.
  • Sendai International Center
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    3.5
    76 Reviews
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Aobayama Mubanchi

    Sendai International Center in Sendai is in a very green area and close to it is a collection of museums. Various conferences are held in large halls and have several facilities for visitors. Close...

  • TOHO CINEMAS SENDAI (TOHO Cinemas Sendai)
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Chuo 3-7-5 Sendai Palco 26F

    仙台市内の仙台パルコ2にあるTOHOシネマズ仙台。 「スター・ウォーズ/スカイウォーカーの夜明け」を仙台の地で上映初日の2019年12月20日に見に行きました。 待望の作品。コスプレーヤーがたくさんいて大盛り上がりでした。 座り心地抜群の席で、しかも段差が高いので、前列に背が高い人が来てもそれほど影響なく画面が見れました。

  • Forum Sendai
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Kimachidori 2-1-33

    青葉神社通り沿いにある3スクリーンを有する映画館です。佇まいが一昔前の感じで落ち着きます。ラインナップも秀逸。ミニシアター系が多数を占めます。この日は、「茜色に焼かれる」を鑑賞。(観た時点で東北では、唯一の上演作品)とても良かった。スタンプカードを持参で大人1400円になります。映画館内の飲食は、自動販売機のカップドリンクのみといささか残念なところ。

  • Sendai Sensaifukkou Memorial Hall
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Omachi 2-12-1

    用事の途中で広瀬通り近くにある仙台市戦災復興記念館に行ってみました。戦災復興の歴史が勉強できます。オススメです。

  • Kamei Museum
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    3.5
    17 Reviews
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Itsutsubashi 1-chome 1-23

    仙台でカメイと言えばガソリンスタンド。今は多角経営の大企業だ。 その社長さん(何代目かは存じ上げぬが)のコレクションを展示した美術館が仙台駅からほど近いビルにあると知って、行ってみた。 場所は仙台駅西側の愛宕上杉通り沿いのカメイ五橋ビルで、駅から徒歩10分ぐらい。地下鉄五橋駅からなら、北4番出口から地上に出て徒歩1分です。 美術館はビルの6階と7階にあり、エレベーターで先に7階に上がって入館する...

  • TOHKnet Hall Sendai
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Sakuragaokakoen 4-1
  • Kotodai Park
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    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Honcho 3

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Lying along the northeastern coast of Japan, Miyagi prefecture is home to lashings of natural parks, oysters, and hot springs. While the bustling city of Sendai offers some simple city entertainment, it’s the Matsushima islands that deserve the most attention, having boosted the prefecture’s reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views.

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