Sendai's Unmissable Highlights

Sendai, known as the "City of Trees," balances samurai history with modern design. This selection includes the Aoba Castle ruins, the Momoyama-style Osaki Hachiman Shrine, and the Zen architecture of Zuihoji Temple. Modern landmarks are represented by Toyo Ito’s Sendai Mediatheque and the Umino-mori Aquarium. The list also covers the remote Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple, famous for its five-story pagoda, and the family-oriented Anpanman Children’s Museum.

Sendai Castle

Aoba Castle is a Japanese castle located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Osaki Hachiman Shrine

Ōsaki Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.

Sendai Mediatheque

Sendai Mediatheque is a library in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was designed by Toyo Ito in 1995 and completed in 2001.

Sendai Umino-mori Aquarium

Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall

Indoor theme park based on the popular children's character Anpanman. Includes interactive play areas, a theater for live shows, and a shopping mall with character-themed food and merchandise.

Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple

Buddhist temple complex known for its 30-meter-tall five-story pagoda and the 'Jogi-san' pilgrimage site. The surrounding village is famous for its local specialty, triangular deep-fried tofu.

瑞鳳寺

Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1637 by Date Tadamune. It features a main gate originally from Sendai Castle and a Shakyamuni Buddha statue relocated from Hiraizumi's Motsu-ji Temple.

Sendai City Hall

Administrative headquarters for the city of Sendai, located adjacent to Kotodai Park. The facility serves as the central hub for local government services and public administration.