Is This Japan’s Most Underrated City? Sendai Itinerary & Travel Tips

Most people skip Sendai when they visit Japan — and that’s a mistake.
If Tokyo feels overwhelming and Kyoto feels overcrowded, Sendai offers a quieter, greener alternative with great food, history, and local vibes. In this video, I share a 2-day Sendai city itinerary, food spots, where to stay, and practical travel tips.

This Sendai itinerary stays entirely within Sendai city and is perfect if you want to experience Japan beyond the usual tourist route.

📍 Day 1
– Zuihoden Mausoleum
– Sendai Castle Ruins
– Nishi Park & Hirose River
– Jozen-dori Avenue

📍 Day 2
– Clis Road
– Rakuten Mobile Park
– Mitsui Outlet Park
– Sendai Uminomori Aquarium

🍽️ Food & Cafés
– Gyūtan Street
– Corner House
– Cafe Mozart
– Flat White Coffee
– Pizza & Cafe Bird

🏨 Where to Stay
– KOKO Hotel
– 9h (Nine Hours)
– Hotel Keihan

🚶 Getting Around
– Walkable city center
– Subway + JR lines
– IC cards work everywhere

🎆 When to Visit
– Try to come during Sendai Tanabata (August) if you can.

👉 Next video: I’ll explain how Japan’s Shinkansen system actually works — costs, passes, and when it’s worth it.

0:00 Sendai
0:49 Zuihoden
1:24 Aoba Castle Ruins
1:54 Nishi Park + Hirose River
2:16 Jozen Dori
2:37 Clis Road
2:54 Rakuten Mobile Park
3:09 Mitsui Outlets
3:36 Sendai Vibe
4:02 Food & Drink
4:07 Cafe Mozart
4:32 Flat White Coffee
4:42 Pizza & Cafe Bird
5:03 Corner House
5:25 Gyutan
5:37 Where to Stay
5:58 Getting Around
6:12 Shinkansen