Sendai Travel Guide

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You're Going to Love Sendai

With a population of 1.06 million, Sendai is the largest city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sendai has to offer.

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Sendai in March

Estimated hotel price

₹ 4847

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 4847

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sendai in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 188 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sendai, with an average rainfall of 37 mm.

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Plane

When flying to Sendai, you’ll arrive at Sendai (SDJ), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Sendai is called Sendai, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sendai is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 303 km from Sendai. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

When flying to Sendai, you’ll arrive at Sendai (SDJ), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Sendai is called Sendai, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sendai is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 303 km from Sendai. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Sendai

SDJSendai

KIJNiigata

FKSFukushima

Airlines serving Sendai

Delta

Excellent (7,929 reviews)

Good (3,788 reviews)

Good (967 reviews)

Good (852 reviews)

Excellent (852 reviews)

Japan Airlines

Excellent (1,459 reviews)

Korean Air

Excellent (1,066 reviews)

Good (148 reviews)

Good (96 reviews)

Good (325 reviews)

Good (2,403 reviews)

Good (88 reviews)

Excellent (442 reviews)

China Airlines

Excellent (729 reviews)

EVA Air

Excellent (1,186 reviews)

Philippine Airlines

Good (857 reviews)

Vietnam Airlines

Good (196 reviews)

Air New Zealand

Excellent (471 reviews)

STARLUX Airlines

Excellent (161 reviews)

Shanghai Airlines

Good (10 reviews)

Where to stay in Sendai

From 5-star hotels such as the The Westin Sendai to great affordable options like the Hotel Monterey Sendai, Sendai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 7,102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,083 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sendai Guest House Umebachi and Smile Hotel Sendai Izumi Ic.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sendai

Most booked hotels in Sendai

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Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East

4 stars

Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,984+

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Almont Hotel Sendai

4 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,734+

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai

3 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

₹ 5,918+

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APA Villa Hotel Sendaieki-Itsutsubashi

3 stars

Good (7.5, Good reviews)

₹ 4,249+

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Hotel Crown Hills Sendai Aobadori

3 stars

Good (7.5, Good reviews)

₹ 2,810+

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Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Sendai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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