Sendai Holidays
JapanDreaming of a trip to Japan? Sendai has everything you need for a great holiday. You could visit Zuihoden, or how about spending an afternoon at Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery? Better still, it doesn't need to cost you the world. We compare hundreds of flight and hotel options …
How to get to Sendai
Here's what you need to know about getting to Sendai. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Sendai takes 1 day, 45 minutes.
When to go to Sendai
Typical Holiday Price
£1076 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Sendai varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
September
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - September is the cheapest month to go to Sendai.
Things to see and do in Sendai
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Zuihoden
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Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Akiu Fall
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Remains of Sendai Castle (仙台城跡（青葉城跡）)
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Sunmall Ichibancho
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Statue of Date Masumune on a Horse (伊達政宗騎馬像)
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Kansenden
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SENDAI Pageant of Light (general) (SENDAI光のページェント)
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Aobayama Park
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Rairaikyo Gorge
Still scarred by the massive earthquake of 3/11, Sendai is open for tourism and all of the major sights are open for visitors. Though minor in comparison to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and other major tourist cities, the relaxed atmosphere, good food and friendly people make Sendai a pleasant place to visit. Less accustomed to foreigners than other parts of Japan, as a Westerner, you may catch more glances than you are used to. Local specialties include beef tongue, gyoza, and tripe hot pot and a range of seafood. Vegetarians will have to work a little harder to find a meal here than they do in other parts of the country.
Sendai, known as "City of Trees", is situated in northern east of Japan. The city was founded in early 1600s, by a feudal lord Date Masamune, shown in this postcard.
The beef tongue is so delicious.
The beef tongue was delicious!