Sendai in 90 Seconds: The Gateway to Northern Japan

Sendai in 90 Seconds: The Gateway to Northern Japan

Sai is the biggest city in Japan’s northern Tokhoku region. Yet, it’s only 90 minutes from Tokyo on the bullet train. Once you arrive, the city welcomes you with treelined streets, ocean breezes, and mountains just a short ride away. On Alba Hill, the ruins of the old Sendai Castle offer the best view of the city along with the iconic statue of the famous warlord Date Masamune. Nearby, his beautiful mausoleum Zooi Hoden preserves the elegance of the samurai era. Sai is also a perfect travel hub. Matsushima, one of Japan’s most scenic bays, is less than an hour away. You can even reach Yamada, the legendary mountain temple in Yamagata with a single train ride. And within Miyagi, places like the volcanic lake Okama and Cat Island Tashirojima offer unforgettable day trips, history, and easy access. Sai is the gateway to exploring the best of northern Japan.

Discover Sendai—the biggest city in Japan’s northern Tōhoku region and only 90 minutes from Tokyo by bullet train. From the historic castle ruins and the statue of Date Masamune to nearby destinations like Matsushima, Yamadera, Okama, and Cat Island, Sendai is the perfect hub to explore the hidden beauty of northern Japan.
Nature, history, and easy access—experience why Sendai is more than just a stop, but a starting point.