5-minute Walk from Subway Station Experiences

Easy access fun using the Sendai subway system

Sendai's compact city center means getting around is easy, whether that is walking, riding a bicycle, or taking the subway. Taking the subway in Sendai is simple, as there are only two lines. The south-north Namboku Line was completed in 1987 and operates between Tomizawa to Izumi-chuo. The east-west Tozai Line was completed in 2015, operating between Arai near the coast and Yagiyama, home of Sendai's beloved zoo. The Sendai Experience Program offers many activities accessible with just a 5-minute walk from one of the subway stations. Below are some ideas to inspire you!

Recommended Reservation Available

Kanegendo Tea Utensils and Antiques

Make Matcha Tea Inside an Authentic Japanese Tea Room

Experience the history and culture of Japan through the world of tea! View antique and modern teaware at our specialty shop!

3,300 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Atelier Sennichiko

Atelier Sennichiko "Hyakunin Isshu" Wooden Decoration

Let's make wonderful wooden "fuda" decorations by recycling Hyakunin Isshu (one hundred poems) wooden fuda made with old kimono cloth and other materials! Wooden fuda have been used in Hokkaido for centuries!

1,650 JPY– (tax included)

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Wine & Whisky BaPhare by Vin et Bonheur

Tohoku "Japan-Made" Blend Whisky Tasting Near Sendai Station

Sample authentic "Japan-Made" blended whisky made in the Tohoku region (in this case, Miyagi/Fukushima). Learn about the characteristics of each blend and taste the pure local water.

1,000 JPY– (tax included)

Reservation Available

French culture salon La belle vie

Make a Mini Bottle Herbarium

☆You can choose from three sizes of bottles! ☆Mini bottle/100ml size/2,500 yen ☆Semi-long/150ml size/2,750 yen ☆Long bottle/200ml size/3,300 yen ☆Make it with your favorite dried flowers.

2,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Hasunohane School (Sendai)

Accessory Making with Sendai Tanabata Festival Japanese Paper

Make an accessory from Japanese paper used for Sendai Tanabata Festival decorations. Make the perfect souvenir and memory of your Sendai and Miyagi visit!

2,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

FIFTEEN

Paint Your Own T-Shirt (Futsuka-machi, downtown branch)

Use a special ink to paint a T-shirt with a pre-printed pattern on it. You can also add extra lettering or images to make your own unique design. We have different T-shirt types with original Sendai style images and several other designs.

2,750 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Atelier Sennichiko

Making Traditional "Ikkan-bari" Bamboo Baskets with Obi Cord Handles

Let's make a unique bamboo basket by using kimono obi (belt) cords from Kaga (Ishikawa Prefecture) and natural bamboo to create a unique souvenir. Learn the traditional "ikkan-bari" craft with a professional instructor!

6,600 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Licensed Guide MAI

Sendai Alley Bar Hopping

Let's explore and drink at three alleys in downtown Sendai!

12,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Wine & Whisky BaPhare by Vin et Bonheur

Tohoku Wine Tasting at Specialty Wine Shop Near Sendai Station

Taste delicious local Tohoku wine introduced by a wine sommelier.

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

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AKITA DINING Namahage Sendai Branch

👹Namahage Show👹 with Local Japanese Cuisine and Sake from Akita!

Experience the best of Akita regional cuisine in the Tohoku region's food and entertainment capital "Kokubuncho!" Relax inside our Japanese atmosphere and enjoy gourmet food and delicious sake... but watch out for the Namahage!!!

5,500 JPY– (tax included)

Coo＆RIKU East Japan Ltd., PuchiMarry Sendai Aoba Branch

Tourist-Friendly Cat Café Puchi Marry

Use free Wi-Fi, charge your devices, and spend time with 20 kawaii kitties!

1,045 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Atelier Sennichiko

Make a Miniature Basket Pincushion Using the Traditional Craft of "Ikkan-bari"

Let's make a cute and practical item using traditional techniques!

2,750 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Craft Studio Nadeshiko

Zunda Mochi Traditional Miyagi Sweets Making Experience

Make a traditional local dish using all natural and additive-free ingredients!

1,800 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Hasunohane School (Sendai)

Wakuya Town Gold Leaf Herbarium Ballpoint Pen Making Experience in Sendai

Make a unique herbarium pen to remember your trip to Sendai! Fill a pen with Japanese paper used for Sendai Tanabata decorations!

2,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Narumiya Kami Shoji Co. Ltd.

Authentic Mini Tanabata Decorations Workshop in Sendai

Narumiya Kami Shoji has been in business for over 140 years and takes great pride in helping produce decorations for Sendai’s Tanabata Festival. We warmly invite you to join this authentic experience!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Reservation Available

French culture salon La belle vie

Let’s make cute mini tea boxes!

Make an original tea box with your favorite fabric.

6,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Rental Kimono Ume Luv

Sendai Rental Kimono & Dressing

Wear a Kimono while exploring around Sendai, the former castle town of Date Masamune!Sendai is a compact, walkable city. Whether it is the tree-lined boulevards, retro alleys, neighborhood parks or shopping arcades, your walk exploring dow…

5,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

National Licensed Guide Masako Takahashi

Sendai Downtown Walking Tour

Welcome to Sendai! Explore the streets and sites with an expert local guide.

12,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

FIFTEEN

Paint Your Own Tote/Sacoche Bag (Futsuka-machi, downtown branch)

Use a special ink to paint a bag with a pre-printed pattern on it. You can also add extra lettering or images to make your own unique design. We have different bag types with original Sendai style images and several other designs.

1,980 JPY– (tax included)

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Abe Kamaboko-ten Co., Ltd.

Hand-Grilled Fishcake Experience at Abe Kamaboko-ten, Main Store

Enjoy the hand-baked Sasa Kamaboko experience at the Sendai shopping district where the main branch of Abe Kamaboko, the godfather of Sendai's specialty Sasa Kamaboko, is located!

300 JPY– (tax included)

Reservation Available

French culture salon La belle vie

Make a Japanese Hand Fan from Imported Fabric!

Make an original Japanese hand fan with your favorite fabric.

3,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Guide-Interpreter Shunsuke Wakamatsu

The Sendai Otaku Tour: Anime, Manga & Subculture in “Tohoku’s Akihabara!”

Discover the center of Tohoku’s subculture around Sendai Station. Enter the world of anime, manga, and gaming, with an introduction about manga and anime featuring locations and characters from Sendai, including “Haikyu!”, “JoJo's Bizarre …

3,000 JPY– (tax included)