Culture Sendai's Pageant of Starlight 2026 Early - Late Dec The Sendai Pageant of Starlight is one of Japan's biggest winter illumination displays. Each year from early December thro..
Culture Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Market Justin Velgus The Toshogu shrine in Sendai was built by the Date clan to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa. It has several cultural properties and hosts an..
Activities Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall Justin Velgus The Sendai Children's Anpanman Museum and Mall is a children's paradise filled with playthings, food, shopping, and mo..
Activities Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage Sendai Justin Velgus Do you know the Shichifukujin? These seven lucky gods are often grouped together into a special pilgrimage route in cities acr..
6 Tohoku Uni International Festival Laura Welch Tohoku University is a big part of Sendai, so why don't you join the Foreign Students Association in celebrating culture from..
17 Mt. Kurikoma Laura Welch In autumn, Mt. Kurikoma lets you hike among the glorious, fiery leaves. Come prepared and enjoy the season!
9 A Temple Stroll in Shihei-machi Hiroko Maruya Why don't you enjoy a temple walk from Rinno-ji to Ryuun-in? Sendai has a street of temples located near Kita-Sendai Stati..
Activities Shiogamakou Sushi Justin Velgus Shiogamakou Sushi is a conveyor sushi restaurant with a whole lot of flavor. It is located a ten minute walk from Shiogama Sta..