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Sendai
Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Where Sendai sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 1
- Bookable experiences
- 59
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
Sendai sits in Miyagi Prefecture, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 59 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Japan › Miyagi Prefecture › Sendai
What to see in Sendai
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Sendai
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Sendai
Sendai's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Sendai's most-visited sights
- MorningZuihoden Mausoleum8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSendai Foodie Tour: Morning Market, Lunch & TreatsTakes about 3 hours.
2 days in Sendai
Sendai's most-visited sights · Day trip to Kagoshima
- 1
Day 1
Sendai's most-visited sights
- MorningZuihoden Mausoleum8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSendai Foodie Tour: Morning Market, Lunch & TreatsTakes about 3 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Kagoshima
- Early startHead to KagoshimaAbout 35 km from Sendai — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Sendai
Sendai's most-visited sights · Day trip to Kagoshima · Day trip to Kyushu
- 1
Day 1
Sendai's most-visited sights
- MorningZuihoden Mausoleum8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSendai Foodie Tour: Morning Market, Lunch & TreatsTakes about 3 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Kagoshima
- Early startHead to KagoshimaAbout 35 km from Sendai — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Kyushu
- Early startHead to KyushuAbout 105 km from Sendai — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Sendai
Sendai's most-visited sights · Day trip to Kagoshima · Day trip to Kyushu · Day trip to Nagasaki · Day trip to Kumamoto
- 1
Day 1
Sendai's most-visited sights
- MorningZuihoden Mausoleum8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSendai Foodie Tour: Morning Market, Lunch & TreatsTakes about 3 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Kagoshima
- Early startHead to KagoshimaAbout 35 km from Sendai — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Kyushu
- Early startHead to KyushuAbout 105 km from Sendai — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Nagasaki
- Early startHead to NagasakiAbout 110 km from Sendai — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Kumamoto
- Early startHead to KumamotoAbout 124 km from Sendai — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Sendai
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Sendai Foodie Tour: Morning Market, Lunch & Treats
5.0 (1)3h
Join us on a walking foodie tour in Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture), the largest city in Tohoku region. Sendai is renowned for its diverse culinary offerings, featuring a wide variety of delicious local dishes such as Gyutan…
from ¥16,800 / personView details
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Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour
4.9 (28)4h
Want to experience the best that Sendai has to offer at night? Our tours will take you into the deepest heart of Sendai and beyond. Choose your own adventure. Sushi, sake, and revelry? The finest seasonal fruit…
from ¥15,000 / personView details
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Matsushima Private Guided Tour
5.0 (21)6h 30m
I'm Mai, a national licensed tour guide who grew up this region. Let’s enjoy the beauty of Matsushima, see historical places, enjoy local food with a knowledgeable guide!!!! Matsushima is one of Japan's three best…
from ¥16,430 / personView details
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Sendai Private Customizable Full Day Tour
5.0 (3)8h
Explore Sendai city with a private 8-hour tour designed to match your interests. Choose 4 to 5 attractions for a customized itinerary, guided by a local expert who ensures a smooth and engaging experience. From…
from ¥44,600 / personView details
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Matsushima Sightseeing Tour
5.0 (1)7h
In this tour, you can take a tour around Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Matsushima is easily accessible from Sendai and Ishinomaki areas, and is a popular cruise port of call tour. In…
from ¥59,810 / personView details
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Sendai & Matsushima Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide
4.9 (25)4h
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Sendai and Matsushima! Sendai is a city that sits at the doorstep of the nation’s…
from ¥16,500 / personView details
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