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Sendai with a day in Matsushima

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Route and nights

  1. Sendai7 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
49

Days by place

Sendai
7
Matsushima
1

Hotels and other stays

Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
7 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
23
Activity
18
Ground transport
4
Lodging
2
Rail
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Sendai
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
  2. to · Activity Take a short walk near the hotel Sendai Station

    Skip the walk if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Sendai Station
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
Day 2 Sendai
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Sendai Station Sendai Station
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Aoba Castle site Sendai Castle Site, Sendai
  3. to · Activity Walk the castle site and view the city from Aobayama Sendai Castle Site, Sendai

    Visit the grounds for their terrain and views. Check routes for the hill and any closures.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum district or downtown Aobayama, Sendai
  5. to · Activity Visit Sendai City Museum if open Sendai City Museum

    Check the calendar and prioritize displays about the Date clan.

  6. to · Activity Walk the public paths toward the Hirose River Hirose River, Sendai
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Sendai Station Sendai Station
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
Day 3 Sendai
  1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the station Sendai Station
  2. to · Activity Explore the Sendai Asaichi market Sendai Asaichi, Sendai

    Check individual stall hours. Keep this stop earlier in the day.

  3. to · Activity Browse the prepared-food counters near the station Sendai Station
  4. to · Meal Order a gyūtan lunch Sendai Station

    Compare set menus and portion sizes before choosing.

  5. to · Activity Walk the covered shopping arcades toward Ichibanchō Ichibanchō, Sendai
  6. to · Meal Take a coffee or tea break Ichibanchō, Sendai
  7. to · Meal Try a lighter dinner near the hotel Sendai Station
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
Day 4 Matsushima
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before leaving Sendai Sendai Station
  2. to · Rail Take the train to Matsushima-Kaigan Matsushima-Kaigan Station

    Check that your service stops at the station you want.

  3. to · Activity Walk the bayfront and look toward the islands Matsushima Bay, Miyagi
  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the waterfront Matsushima, Miyagi
  5. to · Activity Choose a bay cruise if sailing Matsushima Bay, Miyagi

    Replace this window with the confirmed sailing time. Use the waterfront and Zuigan-ji if weather prevents sailing.

  6. to · Activity Take a short final walk near the temples Zuigan-ji, Matsushima
  7. to · Rail Return to Sendai Matsushima-Kaigan Station
  8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Sendai Station
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
Day 5 Sendai
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Sendai Station
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Zuihōden Zuihōden, Sendai

    Check access and allow for the sloped approach.

  3. to · Activity Visit Zuihōden and the mausoleum grounds Zuihōden, Sendai

    Check the seasonal schedule and choose a walking route that fits the steps.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around downtown Sendai Sendai, Japan
  5. to · Activity Visit Ōsaki Hachimangū if the afternoon allows Ōsaki Hachimangū, Sendai

    Allow time for transit between the sites and use posted access information.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown for a break Sendai Station
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the station Sendai Station
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
Day 6 Sendai
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Sendai Station Sendai Station
  2. to · Activity Walk a section of Jōzenji-dōri Jōzenji-dōri, Sendai
  3. to · Activity Explore Sendai Mediatheque Sendai Mediatheque

    Check what exhibitions are running. Use the public floors and exterior for an architecture-focused visit.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Jōzenji-dōri Jōzenji-dōri, Sendai
  5. to · Activity Walk through Nishi Park if weather suits Nishi Park, Sendai
  6. to · Meal Take a café break Ichibanchō, Sendai
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near your hotel Sendai Station
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
Day 7 Sendai
  1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast Sendai Station
  2. to · Activity Keep time to revisit one stop or move a missed visit Jōzenji-dōri, Sendai

    Use this window for a closure, poor weather, or somewhere you wanted more time.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch in the area you choose Sendai
  4. to · Activity Take a short neighborhood walk if time allows Jōzenji-dōri, Sendai
  5. to · Meal Take a seated break before heading back Sendai
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Sendai Station
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
Day 8 Sendai
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Sendai Station
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Sendai Station

    Keep this flexible for an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
  4. to · Ground transport Leave time for onward travel Sendai

    Replace this window with your departure plans.

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  1. Day 1

    Sendai

    Open map for Sendai
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
    2. to · Activity Take a short walk near the hotel Sendai Station

      Skip the walk if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Sendai Station
    Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
  2. Day 2

    Sendai

    Open map for Sendai
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Sendai Station Sendai Station
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Aoba Castle site Sendai Castle Site, Sendai
    3. to · Activity Walk the castle site and view the city from Aobayama Sendai Castle Site, Sendai

      Visit the grounds for their terrain and views. Check routes for the hill and any closures.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum district or downtown Aobayama, Sendai
    5. to · Activity Visit Sendai City Museum if open Sendai City Museum

      Check the calendar and prioritize displays about the Date clan.

    6. to · Activity Walk the public paths toward the Hirose River Hirose River, Sendai
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Sendai Station Sendai Station
    Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
  3. Day 3

    Sendai

    Open map for Sendai
    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the station Sendai Station
    2. to · Activity Explore the Sendai Asaichi market Sendai Asaichi, Sendai

      Check individual stall hours. Keep this stop earlier in the day.

    3. to · Activity Browse the prepared-food counters near the station Sendai Station
    4. to · Meal Order a gyūtan lunch Sendai Station

      Compare set menus and portion sizes before choosing.

    5. to · Activity Walk the covered shopping arcades toward Ichibanchō Ichibanchō, Sendai
    6. to · Meal Take a coffee or tea break Ichibanchō, Sendai
    7. to · Meal Try a lighter dinner near the hotel Sendai Station
    Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
  4. Day 4

    Matsushima

    Open map for Matsushima
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before leaving Sendai Sendai Station
    2. to · Rail Take the train to Matsushima-Kaigan Matsushima-Kaigan Station

      Check that your service stops at the station you want.

    3. to · Activity Walk the bayfront and look toward the islands Matsushima Bay, Miyagi
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the waterfront Matsushima, Miyagi
    5. to · Activity Choose a bay cruise if sailing Matsushima Bay, Miyagi

      Replace this window with the confirmed sailing time. Use the waterfront and Zuigan-ji if weather prevents sailing.

    6. to · Activity Take a short final walk near the temples Zuigan-ji, Matsushima
    7. to · Rail Return to Sendai Matsushima-Kaigan Station
    8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Sendai Station
    Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
  5. Day 5

    Sendai

    Open map for Sendai
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Sendai Station
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Zuihōden Zuihōden, Sendai

      Check access and allow for the sloped approach.

    3. to · Activity Visit Zuihōden and the mausoleum grounds Zuihōden, Sendai

      Check the seasonal schedule and choose a walking route that fits the steps.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around downtown Sendai Sendai, Japan
    5. to · Activity Visit Ōsaki Hachimangū if the afternoon allows Ōsaki Hachimangū, Sendai

      Allow time for transit between the sites and use posted access information.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown for a break Sendai Station
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the station Sendai Station
    Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
  6. Day 6

    Sendai

    Open map for Sendai
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Sendai Station Sendai Station
    2. to · Activity Walk a section of Jōzenji-dōri Jōzenji-dōri, Sendai
    3. to · Activity Explore Sendai Mediatheque Sendai Mediatheque

      Check what exhibitions are running. Use the public floors and exterior for an architecture-focused visit.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Jōzenji-dōri Jōzenji-dōri, Sendai
    5. to · Activity Walk through Nishi Park if weather suits Nishi Park, Sendai
    6. to · Meal Take a café break Ichibanchō, Sendai
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near your hotel Sendai Station
    Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
  7. Day 7

    Sendai

    Open map for Sendai
    1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast Sendai Station
    2. to · Activity Keep time to revisit one stop or move a missed visit Jōzenji-dōri, Sendai

      Use this window for a closure, poor weather, or somewhere you wanted more time.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch in the area you choose Sendai
    4. to · Activity Take a short neighborhood walk if time allows Jōzenji-dōri, Sendai
    5. to · Meal Take a seated break before heading back Sendai
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Sendai Station
    Hotel Metropolitan Sendai EastSendai
  8. Day 8

    Sendai

    Open map for Sendai
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Sendai Station
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Sendai Station

      Keep this flexible for an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
    4. to · Ground transport Leave time for onward travel Sendai

      Replace this window with your departure plans.