With roughly one million inhabitants, Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region and one of Japan’s 15 largest cities. The modern city of Sendai was founded around 1600 by Date Masamune, one of feudal Japan's most powerful lords. Many of Sendai's tourist attractions are related to Masamune and his family.
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How to Travel Around Sendai City
You can fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ) and travel from there, 21 km (13 miles), to the city by train, bus, taxi, car, town car, or shuttle. The most convenient way to travel around Sendai is by Loople Sendai, a loop bus connecting most of the city's sites of interest. Sendai also has several JR train services, two subway lines, and a bus network operated by Sendai City and Miyagi Kotsu.
Seasonal Event Information
- The Sendai Pageant of Starlight takes place in Jozenji-dori Avenue, when the 160 zelkova trees are lit up with over 600,000 lights. As well as enjoying the scenery, you can also enjoy some tasty food and drinks, listen to a concert, or even go ice skating!
- Sendai Tanabata Festival Fireworks. On the eve of the Sendai Tanabata Festival in August, a stunning display of 16,000 fireworks will take your breath away.
- Sendai Tanabata Festival. The city is decorated with more than 3,000 traditional tanabata, or star festival, decorations. It is said to be the best tanabata festival in Japan.
Climate in Sendai City
The summers are warm, muggy, wet, and mostly cloudy, so a rain jacket and umbrella are musts. Winters are very cold, snowy, windy, and partly cloudy, and the temperature is often below zero, so bring warm clothing. Buy tickets to Sendai City for mid-July to mid-September if you prefer milder weather.
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