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【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)
Tours • From Sendai

【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(155) • 3K+ booked
€ 107.09
Sale 30% off
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(49) • 1K+ booked
€ 66.29
Sale 30% off
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium Ticket
Fall deal
Zoos & aquariums • Sendai

Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium Ticket

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(176) • 8K+ booked
€ 11.85
Retail: € 13.55
12 off select options
From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour
Tours • From Sendai

From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(348) • 6K+ booked
€ 59.19
Sale 30% off
Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
100+ booked
€ 98.65
Sale 40% off
Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(51) • 1K+ booked
€ 128.35
Winter wonderland in the Northeast|Ginzan Hot Springs, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, Onihira Edo-chu 2-day tour (including breakfast and dinner at the hot spring hotel)|Depart from Tokyo
Fall deal
Klook's choice
€ 208.55
Sale 40% off
[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)
Tours • From Sendai

[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)

Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(26) • 900+ booked
€ 128.99
Day Trip from Sendai: Chuson-ji Temple Konjikido & Geibikei Gorge Cruise (Special Lunch Included)
Klook's choice
Tours • From Sendai

Day Trip from Sendai: Chuson-ji Temple Konjikido & Geibikei Gorge Cruise (Special Lunch Included)

Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(6) • 200+ booked
€ 97.55
Sale 20% off
Summer & Autumn Limited • Boutique Small Group • Sendai Departure Day Tour: Zao Okama • Ginzan Onsen • Zao Fox Village
Tours • From Sendai

Summer & Autumn Limited • Boutique Small Group • Sendai Departure Day Tour: Zao Okama • Ginzan Onsen • Zao Fox Village

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
4.6 / 5
(17) • 500+ booked
€ 99.19
Sale 20% off
Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
4.4 / 5
(27) • 800+ booked
€ 94.70
Sale 30% off
Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai
Tours • From Sendai

Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(172) • 2K+ booked
€ 122.89
Sale 20% off
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(29.2K) • 700K+ booked
From
€ 286.09
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Fall deal
Rail passes • From Hakodate

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(786) • 10K+ booked
€ 180.35
Freebies
JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(2.1K) • 40K+ booked
€ 225.45
Japan Buses Ticket
Buses • Tokyo

Japan Buses Ticket

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4.6 / 5
(53) • New Activity
€ 22.55
Tokyo - Sendai Night Bus
Buses • From Tokyo, Sendai

Tokyo - Sendai Night Bus

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2.5 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
From
€ 39.45
Tokyo - Sendai Highway Bus Ticket
Buses • Sendai

Tokyo - Sendai Highway Bus Ticket

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New Activity
€ 27.05
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
Airport trains & buses • From Sendai

Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets

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€ 12.00

Hotels in Sendai

Sendai Washington Hotel
Hotels • Sendai

Sendai Washington Hotel

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K) • 100+ booked
From
€ 55.36
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai
Hotels • Sendai

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai

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4.9 / 5
(586) • 50+ booked
From
€ 39.1
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai
Hotels • Sendai

Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
From
€ 59.09
KOKO HOTEL Sendai Station South
Hotels • Sendai

KOKO HOTEL Sendai Station South

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4.6 / 5
(344) • 50+ booked
From
€ 32.83
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Sendai Seaside
Hotels • Sendai

Dormy Inn EXPRESS Sendai Seaside

Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(1.0K) • 100+ booked
From
€ 50.99
€ 63.74
KOKO HOTEL Sendai Station West
Hotels • Sendai

KOKO HOTEL Sendai Station West

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4.5 / 5
(264) • 50+ booked
From
€ 32.24
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East
Hotels • Sendai

Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East

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4.7 / 5
(1.0K)
From
€ 103.38
Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu
Hotels • Sendai

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

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4.6 / 5
(66)
From
€ 268.87
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Sendai Hirosedori
Hotels • Sendai

Dormy Inn EXPRESS Sendai Hirosedori

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4.1 / 5
(985)
From
€ 48.62
€ 60.77
Hotel Keihan Sendai
Hotels • Sendai

Hotel Keihan Sendai

Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(465)
From
€ 63.39
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai-nishiguchi PREMIER
Hotels • Sendai

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai-nishiguchi PREMIER

Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(644)
From
€ 78.21
Onyado Nono Sendai
Hotels • Sendai

Onyado Nono Sendai

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(365)
From
€ 107.21
€ 134

Reviews of Sendai activities

Chanakarn ************
2026-04-18 05:39:20
Fantastic 5.0
All you need are in this hotel. Free icecream at 3pm, morning probiotic drink at 5am, Free night ramen at 9.30pm. Outdoor o se
Klook User
2026-04-13 11:09:15
Fantastic 5.0
Small room but that just makes it more cozy. Great selection of free amenities. staff were all wonderful. The location is honestly the best once you gauge where things are. The Sendai station is just down the street. Multiple convenience stores. Department mall is attached to the station.
周 **
2026-09-17 14:03:25
Fantastic 5.0
I would like to express my gratitude to the male staff member at the front desk on the first floor, who was incredibly kind and provided heartfelt service around 11:00 AM on August 31st. His thorough assistance with the checkout process and luggage storage was extremely helpful. I was delighted to experience such warm hospitality after a long time. Thank you for the wonderful service!
Richbel *******
2026-09-13 05:58:02
Fantastic 5.0
Very clean and easy to find the hotel. Staff are very kind and easy to approach. Very near in the sendai station
CHEN ******
2026-04-27 06:19:57
Fantastic 5.0
It's a 5-minute brisk walk from the station if you don't have luggage. If you have a lot of bags, you might wish you had stayed somewhere closer. The breakfast was delicious, and there weren't many people between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM when I went, so I ate very comfortably. However, if it's not already included, it's not necessarily worth adding on.
wan *********
2026-09-14 05:34:07
Fantastic 5.0
Hotel location: About 5 minutes away Breakfast: I didn't eat it Cleanliness: Very clean Transportation convenience: Super close Service: First-class, excellent service Cleanliness: Very clean, I will definitely book again
JUI *********
2026-08-29 02:42:52
Fantastic 5.0
It might have been a Japanese holiday, as we couldn't book a larger room, but the location is still very convenient! I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Sendai! A few days later, I was able to book a twin room at this hotel in Sendai, and the size was very comfortable, perfect for packing! Highly recommended!
TSE *********
2026-05-07 12:01:33
Fantastic 5.0
The location is good; although it's not directly connected to the station, it's not far. It's a short walk to Ichibancho and Ni-san-dori for a drink at night, or to Sendai Morning Market in the morning. The room size is also acceptable, and considering the price, it offers good value for money. The hotel also has a paid underground parking lot, which is especially convenient on rainy days.
Klook User
2026-04-03 05:39:46
Fantastic 5.0
The accommodation experience was first-class. This was my first stay at a Hoshino Resorts KAI property, and the hot springs were excellent. Both meals included in the half-board plan were delicious. I highly recommend it, and I'll definitely consider Hoshino Resorts KAI properties first when choosing hotels in the future.

Sendai at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Sendai?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
-13%
Jan
-7%
Feb
+80%
Mar
Busiest +107%
Apr
+19%
May
-3%
Jun
+23%
Jul
-59%
Aug
-63% Quietest
Sep
-56%
Oct
-3%
Nov
-21%
Dec

Demand peaks in April, when bookings are roughly 107% above a typical month, while September is much quieter — about 63% below — so travellers from the United States should book early for April and expect easier availability in September. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Sendai cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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$70
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Avg $69 Priciest $84 Cheapest $44
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in June at around USD 44, roughly 48% below the priciest month in July, so visiting in June can mean lower activity costs; this also overlaps the quieter September shown on demand. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

0 daysLast-minute
1 daysTypical
9 daysEarly

Most travellers from the United States book about 1 day ahead, with early planners at around 9 days; this short lead time means you can be flexible, but consider booking earlier for the April peak. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Sendai

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 177.43JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance city exploration.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Sendai

Quick snapshot of Sendai and what visitors book

Sendai draws strongest demand for zoos & aquariums, tours and cultural experiences, with a year that has a clear high point in spring and quieter stretches in late summer and autumn. Klook booking patterns show the city peaks in April while categories like zoos and tours keep steady interest across much of the year.

Best months to go and how prices behave

Klook data shows demand peaks in April and falls to its lowest in September; late summer and early autumn see noticeably lighter booking activity. Prices do not exactly mirror that demand: the priciest month on Klook has been July, while the cheapest month on record is June, so the most expensive time for experiences isn’t the same as the busiest month. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for June or the quieter September–October window; for peak-season atmosphere and springtime events, plan for April.

Tips for travellers from the United States

Most Sendai experiences on Klook can be booked with little lead time: travellers from the United States typically book about a day in advance, though bookings sometimes happen up to around nine days earlier for popular dates. That makes spontaneous planning easy, but if you’re travelling in April or July consider booking a bit earlier to lock in the activities you want. Use Klook to compare available tours, zoos & aquariums and cultural experiences and reserve the ones that suit your schedule.

FAQs about Sendai

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