Miyagi Prefecture district, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Sendai

Sendai is a city in Miyagi Prefecture district, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 1,063,103 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 40 temples, 20 buddhist sites, 16 forts & heritage and 10 parks. The must-see places are Motokajicho Park (1 km), Kotodai Park (1 km) and 桜岡大神宮 (1 km).

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Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture district, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sendai at a glance

Location
Miyagi Prefecture district, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 1,063,103
Coordinates
38.2667° N, 140.8667° E
Places within 50 km
105 (76 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Sendai

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sendai: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Sendai

61 temples within 100 km of Sendai. The closest is 桜岡大神宮 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Sendai

37 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sendai. The closest is Manganji Temple (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Manganji Temple · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Zuihō Temple · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 龍雲院 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 阿弥陀寺 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Hosenji Temple · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 洞雲寺 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Sendai

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sendai. The closest is 北村木町 跡付丁 辻標58番 (1 km); the best-known is Zuihō-den (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Sendai

15 parks within 100 km of Sendai. The closest is Motokajicho Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sendai

12 museums within 100 km of Sendai. The closest is 仙台市戦災復興記念館 (1 km); the best-known is Sendai Wild Plants Garden (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sendai

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sendai. The closest is Tower of Kokeshi (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Sendai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sendai
  2. 1 km Katsuyama Park · park, Miyagi Prefecture
  3. 1 km Manganji Temple · Buddhist site, Miyagi Prefecture
  4. 1 km Kotodai Park · park, Miyagi Prefecture
  5. 1 km Motokajicho Park · park, Miyagi Prefecture
  6. 1 km 桜岡大神宮 · temple, Miyagi Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Sendai

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How to reach Sendai

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    Within 15 km of Sendai

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sendai by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4061桜岡大神宮 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites2037Manganji Temple (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1619北村木町 跡付丁 辻標58番 (1 km)
    Parks1015Motokajicho Park (1 km)
    Museums712仙台市戦災復興記念館 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Tower of Kokeshi (1 km)
    Waterfalls25Akiu Great Falls (29 km)
    Beaches & coast13花淵灯台 (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Yagiyama Zoological Park (4 km)
    Churches11Sendai Hosana Church (1 km)
    Other attractions01Megama/Ogama Geysers at Onikōbe (79 km)

    Sendai: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sendai?

    Motokajicho Park (park, about 1 km), Kotodai Park (park, about 1 km), 桜岡大神宮 (temple, about 1 km), Katsuyama Park (park, about 1 km), Manganji Temple (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Zuihō Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sendai?

    105 places on Spotwander: 40 temples, 20 buddhist sites, 16 forts & heritage, 10 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Sendai?

    桜岡大神宮, about 1 km by road; Shiogama-jinja Shrine (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Sendai?

    Manganji Temple, about 1 km by road; Zuihō Temple (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sendai?

    北村木町 跡付丁 辻標58番, about 1 km by road; Place of Origin of Sendai Miso (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sendai?

    Start in Sendai, visit Katsuyama Park, then Manganji Temple, then Kotodai Park, then Motokajicho Park, then 桜岡大神宮, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sendai?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Sendai

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sendai’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sendai on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.