The aquarium is better than expected, it is large. Prepare to spend at least an hour here. Be aware of dolphin shows and penguins feeding time. Free parking on site. Souvenirs are nice! Recommend people visiting Sendai to visit the Aquarium.

I actually really enjoyed it here! Great way to spend a few hours. Of note even if you buy tickets in advance you still have to go through the ticket line to get a qr code.

Compact aquarium which is easy to navigate. All you need to take note is their 4 different showtimes and be physically present at the right place to watch the shows. All in together, you probably need about 3/4 day to catch all the shows. Spend quite a long time watching the staffs feed the cute little penguins, which are always fighting over fishes in their clumsy cute ways. Bought my tickets using Klook, which made ticket redemption easy. Just click the link and let the staffs guide you what to do next as it is all in Japanese.

I brought my family here and we had such a fun time. You get an up and close view of the marine life and various other animals. The staff are so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning.

A well designed aquarium. It's not very big and might only take you 1 - 1.5 hours. But it has its charms.

Great aquarium with lots of exhibits, the “dolphin show” was really lacking and was overtaken by the seal, so Aomori dolphin show still is the best and soooo much cheaper.

I enjoyed the aquarium, easy to access and installations are clean. I only left with some mixed feelings about the birds, iguana and caiman cages/exhibitions. They are terrible and tiny for their needs. I hope in the near future this could be fixed

This mall has so many shops and is easily navigable. I’ve included maps below for you to walk around with.

Easy to shop and buy Seasonal products Special price Good kinds service There are many kinds of brands. the largest Changwu Center in northeastern Japan If you are tired of shopping and want to take a break, or want to get some meal, Can go to the food court on the 2nd floor There’s many delicious food with northeast specialities

Branded factory outlet besides international brands as well as Japanese local brands, from time to time, there will be added value promotions. It also provides various types of foods and good taste. Personally feel that this Sendai outlet much better than the KLIA outlet in terms of structure and environment.

I visited a few shops to buy a down jacket. There's a good selection of shops from local brands to international ones. It isn't far from the Nakano Sakae Station. It took me 7-8 mins.

Compare to other outlets, they don’t really have discounts. I wouldn’t go again, I would rather go to the one in Tokyo or Fukuoka.

This outlet is not big, but the Adidas shop inside offers a great discount for customers.

Great mall. You can find some excellent deals on major brands here.

Lots of fun! The stadium, bathrooms, and walkways were clean. A lot of food choices. There were also several different souvenir shops so they weren’t overly crowded. Easy to get in and find your seats. Amenities were all easy to access.

amazing experience at npb game. Many gyutan places too!

Always lovely to be in a baseball stadium in Japan. Though it happens to be our favourite team, it is a real pleasure seeing the crowd cheering as supporters for their team.

Sendai's best place to watch a baseball game.

Formally Kleenex Stadium. This is a fairly large, family friendly, clean stadium. Transportation to the stadium drops you off right off in front of the stadium on game days and nearby on other days. The Sendai track and field stadium is located right next door making for a very wide, open venue with a very diverse crowd.

Go Rakuten Eagles! It's fun experience watching them play up close! We enjoyed the food and beer!

Cool ball park and good atmosphere, helps when the home team wins! Lots of food and pretty good view from the cheap seats.

Shopping centre where one can buy everything one may want, both made in Japan and imported from Europe, USA, Australia. Quality is high, and prices are very competitive. Tax return from tourists in the mall ifo centre, one can get tax return in 5 mins, if you have your passport with you. Staff is friendly and willing to help, even if a customer may look for items not I their own venue.

I love their sashimi sets—always fresh and delicious! The store also offers an excellent selection of grocery staples and specialty foods. Highly recommended!

It is a beautiful, tidy and clean mall, plenty choices of eating & shopping.

A very big shopping mall. There are a lot of stores and restaurants in it.

Plenty of shops in the same building as the station. Good for a stroll if you have some time to kill before your next train. A couple of cofee places (famous american franchise included) and quite a few restaurants (go to the first basement if you want more options). In my opinion it is just not much as a department store, many clothes shops that I do not like a lot, but I guess that depends on your personal preference.

I always stroll around here either for food or clothes. The building has many good varieties of shops with different price range.

Magnificent building with shop varieties dealing with items ranging from household, clothing and other aesthetic accessories...

I can say that this is a great zoo that offers a variety of animals, and their exhibitions are well-suited for wildlife needs! All the animals seem happy and healthy, being friendly with visitors. They aren’t shy and will come closer to humans! 😂 The ticket is really cheap! Even if you’re a foreigner, they don’t charge you extra. For those coming by subway on the Tozai-line, you can walk to the west gate and use the elevator to go up to the 5th floor. You'll arrive at the zoo entrance easily! !

There are some amazing parts of this zoo, and some worrying parts. The general areas are well kept and there’s some amazing planting and structuring done for most animals. There’s a nice cafe and everything to check in and every interaction we had with staff was excellent. There are some honestly woefully sized areas for some of the animals, though. The apes have what are realistically tiny cages. It’s no wonder they got quite unhappy and rowdy at one point. There were large birds like eagles in cages that would normally be reserved for small birds. This surely can’t be okay for them. Again, most of the enclosures were close to or appropriately sized for a zoo. They’re doing quite a bit of work at present, and nearly a quarter of the zoo is being worked on. Hopefully this space is for some of the animals whose enclosures are currently terrible. Again, lots of great things about the zoo, but I was a bit shocked by some of the spaces for animals.

Yagiyama Zoological Park is located on the west side of Sendai city, offers an accessible day out for families and tourists. To reach the park, simply hop on the Tozai Line and disembark at Yagiyama Zoological Park station. Upon arrival, My initial impression was that the park feels a bit dated. The facilities and overall setup appear to have weathered the years. Despite the slightly smaller enclosures compared to other zoos I’ve visited, the residents seemed lively and well-cared-for. One highlight worth catching is the parrot and eagle demonstration. The staff engage with these magnificent birds, guiding them through impressive aerial maneuvers. It’s a delightful event for visitors of all ages. In summary, Yagiyama Zoological Park may not be the flashiest zoo around, but it’s a decent spot for a family outing.

Honestly the zoo didn't look exactly well maintained - some animals were kept in dirty and worn spaces with strong smell. I even saw some racoons with patchy fur which was disheartening. But with how cheap the entrance fee was, I couldn't say I was actually surprised. 😕

Yagiyama Zoological Park is an absolute gem! From the moment you arrive, you're greeted with a well-maintained and thoughtfully laid-out park. The animal enclosures are spacious and appear to prioritize the welfare of the animals, offering clear viewing opportunities for visitors. The variety of species is impressive, keeping both children and adults captivated. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, adding to the overall positive experience. We especially appreciated the clear signage and helpful map that made navigating the park a breeze. It's a fantastic place for a family outing, offering a wonderful balance of education and entertainment. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area!

It’s not big but you can find various kinds of animals. But some area is under renovation now. The monkey don’t like the biscuits you can feed them anyway🙂

The kids love the place so much. There is a wide range of various animals. Entrance isn't very expensive. If you are in a family and one of the parents is a student then your family enters for free. However, the animals seem a bit depressed, especially the penguins!

A good spot to get a quick satisfying meal at the train station, the soba noodles are quite good and they also have seasonal menu to pick from. There is enough variety for different preference and the service is quick and efficient.

Ate here many times. As a vegetarian, zaru soba with mixed tempura (onion, carrot, shiso) and some inari (listed in English as 1 or 2 piece fried tofu) was a good option for me. Order and pay outside on the machine, pick up and eat inside.

You can enjoy Soba just up to 500 yen. It's cheapest in the station.

Standing stall Soba restaurant. Fast served, so even if you transfer the train here, you can’t go out from Sendai station to visit somewhere to eat, you can find here to fill yourself. Actually I had just 20 minutes here but soon after I ordered I could receive my dish.

Excellent, tasty and affordable to general public!

You can enjoy cheap, fast and tasty Japanese soba/udon noodle. Your trip does not start without trying the stand-up-eating soba.

Standing restuarant near the JR gate.

Lovely ambience, great food and friendly staffs. Quite expensive though.

The staff were very friendly and the food was great! Especially the seri nabe!

(Translated by Google) Sendai hot pot dinner Seri nabe, which I didn't know was a specialty when I visited 10 years ago My friend who lives in Sendai recommended this restaurant for Seri Nabe, so I made a reservation and came here. At the entrance, put your shoes in a public bath-like shoe box and enter. Sendai duck seri hotpot (1 serving) ¥2,980 Sermon and raw seaweed dip ¥740 Grilled puffer fish milt ¥1,480 Nanko plum tempura ¥820 Salted sea squid ¥680 All-you-can-drink Japanese sake Seri hotpot has a good bitterness and the sweetness of the duck fat, making it a delicious dish for adults. It's good that the leaves and stems have different textures and tastes. Raw seaweed is a good accent for soaking the seri. The rare plum tempura has a flavor that goes well with alcohol. . Immediately changed to sake lol The salted sea bream fish tastes quite like the sea. I like the sweat to some extent, but it was a little hard for me. The thing that surprised me the most was the blowfish milt grilled. I've eaten a lot of Shirakoyaki in the past, but I've never had one with such a creamy texture. . The alcohol keeps going lol The contents of the all-you-can-drink Japanese sake menu are quite extensive. As a tourist, I'm glad that Miyagi and Tohoku have an abundance of alcoholic beverages. Seating is only in private rooms, with tables and tatami mats. There seems to be quite a number of seats. The interior of the store has a modern and stylish Japanese atmosphere reminiscent of the Meiji era. The exterior is beautiful and it's easy to find because it's in a restaurant building. Make a reservation and come to the store at 7:30pm. (Original) 仙台 鍋ディナー 10年前に訪れた際は名物とは知らなかったせり鍋 仙台在住の友人にせり鍋ならこのお店という事で予約して来店 入口で銭湯のような靴箱に靴を入れて入店 合鴨の仙台せり鍋（1人前） ¥2,980 せりと生海苔のお浸し ¥740 フグ白子焼き ¥1,480 南高梅の天ぷら ¥820 ほやの塩辛 ¥680 日本酒飲み放題 せり鍋は程良い苦味と合鴨の脂の甘みが相まって大人の味で美味しい 葉と茎の部分が食感と味が違うのも良い せりのお浸しは生海苔が良いアクセント 珍しい梅の天ぷらはお酒が進む味付。。 すぐ日本酒に変更笑 ほやの塩辛はかなり磯を感じる 多少なら好きだけど、ちょっと自分にはキツかった汗 1番驚いたのはフグ白子焼き 今まで色々白子焼きを食べてきたけど、ここまでクリーミーな食感は初めて。。 お酒がどんどん進む笑 日本酒飲み放題の内容もかなり充実している 観光客的に宮城と東北のお酒が豊富なのは嬉しい 席は個室のみでテーブルと座敷がある かなり席数もありそう 店内は明治時代のような和モダンでオシャレな雰囲気 外観はキレイで飲食店ビルに入っているので分かりやすい 19時半で予約して来店

(Translated by Google) I made a reservation on the day through their website. An appetizer costs 880 yen per person. I had the recommended duck shabu-shabu with Japanese parsley hotpot, as well as sake, bonito sake kasu, meatballs, and edamame. It was all delicious. I finished the hotpot with rice porridge. I was very satisfied! (Original) 専用サイトから当日予約して行きました。 お通しは1人880円必要になります。お勧めのカモしゃぶしゃぶせり草鍋と、日本酒にカツオの酒盗、つくね、枝豆をいただきました。とても美味しかったです。鍋はしめに雑炊にしました。とても満足です！

(Translated by Google) It was my first time having Japanese parsley hotpot. I was working in Sendai, and I was with a coworker. We decided to have something a little more special. We chose this restaurant because it had a beautiful, luxurious interior and the staff were very welcoming. Of course, they had the Japanese parsley hotpot, but they also had some unusual dishes like Sendai's classic triangle-shaped deep-fried fishcakes, and fried Nankou plums, so I wanted to try everything. I also enjoyed the raw oysters, which I was wondering if they'd be available this season. The Japanese parsley hotpot was so delicious that I devoured it and forgot to take photos. I'd love to return to Sendai for another delicious Japanese parsley hotpot. (Original) 初めてのセリ鍋でした、 仕事できていた仙台で職場の人と 『ちょっといいもの食べたいよね』 で選んだこちらのお店、とても綺麗な店内で高級感もありスタッフさんの接客も気持ちの良いものでした セリ鍋はもちろん仙台定番の三角揚げや 南高梅の唐揚げなど変わったものもありあれもこれも食べたくなってしまいます 季節的にあるかな？ と思っていた生牡蠣も堪能 セリ鍋は美味しくてがっついてしまい写真を撮り忘れました、、 また美味しいせり鍋食べに仙台に行きたいなと思います

(Translated by Google) 2024.12 First visit Located in front of Sendai Station, the transportation is super convenient and it is only a few minutes' walk away! There is a shoe cabinet area as soon as you enter the door. The environment is clean and tidy. Two people can also enjoy a small private room, which is very private and satisfying. Although the menu is all in Japanese, the waiter is friendly and the ordering process is smooth. I ordered the signature water celery pot, which has a fresh soup and a lighter taste. It may be due to personal habits, so I think it is a bit ordinary, but it is still fresh and delicious. I especially recommend the fried oysters a la carte, which are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the grilled fish, which is full of fragrance and memorable. The other side dishes are also very delicate and well matched. The overall service is attentive and thoughtful, the staff pays attention to needs at any time, and the dining experience is comfortable. The store supports credit card payment, and checkout is convenient. Overall, the environment, service and dishes are satisfactory, it is worth a visit, and I want to visit again next time I come to Sendai! (Original) 2024.12初訪 位於仙台車站前的せり草庵，交通超方便，步行幾分鐘就到！一進門有鞋櫃區，環境乾淨整潔，兩人用餐也能享有小包廂隔間，隱私感十足，讓人很滿意。 菜單雖全是日文，但服務員態度親切，點餐過程順利。我點了招牌水芹鍋，湯頭清香，口味較清淡，可能因個人習慣，覺得稍普通，但仍新鮮美味。特別推薦單點的炸牡蠣，外酥內嫩，還有炙燒魚，香氣十足，令人回味。其他小菜也很精緻，搭配得宜。 整體服務細心周到，店員隨時留意需求，用餐體驗舒適。店內支持信用卡付款，結帳方便。整體而言，環境、服務和菜品都讓人滿意，值得一遊，下次來仙台還想再訪！

(Translated by Google) This is just my personal opinion. I visited for a weekday lunch, and the service was poor. The food was also not to my liking, perhaps due to poor choices. The salad dressing was a bit off, the Tsukimi meatballs were too hard (lol), and the prices were disappointing. I guess this is a restaurant that caters to tourists at the west exit of Sendai. Personally, I didn't even want to give it a star. I only had one beer and left. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 個人的意見です。平日昼飲みで訪問しましたが、まず接客者の対応が悪いです、料理も注文したチョイスが悪かったのかお口に合わなかった。サラダはドレッシングがちょっと、つくね月見は硬すぎて（汗）値段もこれがこの値段かと残念。仙台西口の観光客相手のお店なのだと。個人的には星も付けたくない程合わなかった。ビール1本で退店しました。ごちそうさまでした。

They offered DIY oyster BBQ. And I had the all-you-can-eat(¥3,200). It’s more expensive than I had at Matsushima bay, but their oysters were really big! However I felt it’s not as fresh as imagined. Some shells were open before grilled(Did it mean it’s dead?), and I found few oysters were totally black inside(Did it mean it’s polluted?). That looked very disgusting...

2500 yen with 1 basket 25 L is still too much for me. Pretty enjoy the oyster

I'm crazy for oysters.

This is a hut for oyster freaks

(Translated by Google) My husband and I visited for the first time because we wanted to eat oysters. The price was very different from what everyone said in reviews, and had gone up quite a bit. The all-you-can-eat option on weekends was ¥5,000 for adults. We got a plate of 1kg for ¥2,500, and the hot, freshly grilled oysters were definitely delicious. They also have ponzu and soy sauce, but they felt a little thin, so I recommend bringing some shichimi pepper or lemon juice with you. I think this is a good place for people who just want to eat their fill of oysters without the ambiance. (Original) 牡蠣が食べたくなり夫婦で初めて伺いました。 値段が皆さんの口コミと大きく異なり、かなり値上がりしていました。 週末の食べ放題は大人¥5,000でした。 私達は一皿1kg入り¥2,500をいただきましたが、焼きたてアツアツの牡蠣は間違いなく美味しいです。 ポン酢や醤油も有りますが少し薄く感じるので七味唐辛子やレモン汁などを持参する事をお勧め致します。 雰囲気を求めず、牡蠣をたらふく食べたい方には向いていると思います。

(Translated by Google) All-you-can-eat oysters for ¥4,500 (cash payment only). These prefabricated oysters are perfect for those who want to eat a lot. They cost ¥2,500 for 10 oysters per kilogram, so if you're eating more than 2 kilograms, the all-you-can-eat option is a better deal. A bucketful of about 4 kilograms is more than enough for a man. Oyster season starts around mid-October, so supply is unstable outside of that season. (Original) 牡蠣食べ放題¥4500（現金決済のみ）港湾部に現れたプレハブテントの牡蠣焼きといった感じでたくさん食べたい人には良い。1kg10個¥2500のため2kg以上食べるなら食べ放題の方がお得。バケツ一杯4kgほどで男性なら余裕。牡蠣の時期は10月半ばごろからのため時期外は供給が不安定とのこと。

(Translated by Google) Today is Wednesday. I arrived around noon and there was no one there. I didn't choose the all-you-can-eat option, so I ordered two plates of 1-kilo oysters, which came to 5000 yen. The oysters looked very large, but actually, the meat inside each oyster wasn't very big. Overall, though, I thought it was just average. If you enjoy eating a lot, I believe it will satisfy you. However, we were the only customers, which made the atmosphere feel a bit strange. But the staff who served us were very enthusiastic, attentive, and friendly. (Original) 今日係星期三，我大約下午12時左右到達，已經沒有任何人，我不選擇食放題，所以點了兩盤一kilo的生蠔，總共要5000日圓。看見生蠔十分大隻，但係其實入邊隻蠔肉不是很大。不過整體而言，都覺得係中規中矩。如果你是愛好食消耗的，相信都可以滿足到。不過全場只有我們一台，感覺氣氛奇怪。 不過招呼我們的工作人員十分熱情，非常殷勤，及友善。

(Translated by Google) We went with a 3-year-old and two adults! They prepared a counter seat for us, and kindly told us that the air was clean because it was near an air purifier. I wondered if we could eat one child's portion, but the bean sprouts were crisp and the wakame seaweed with dressing was delicious! The owner smiled and told the child, "It's additive-free, so you can eat it with peace of mind." Who knew steak could be so delicious with mustard soy sauce. Steak and vegetables for this price. Thank you. Self-service? Sure! In fact, I helped clear other customers' plates. I wanted to help more. In this day and age, people who think that service is a given because they're paying money are not suitable. He continued to run the place by himself even after his wife passed away. Even though it's physically exhausting, I'm sure he's doing it because he wants to feed at least one customer. I want to support him. I want to go again. I really love this store!! (Original) 3歳児と大人2人で行きました！ カウンター席を用意してくださり、 空気清浄機の近くだから空気綺麗だよ、とお気遣いを頂きました。 子ども1人分、食べられるかな〜？と思いつつ、もやしはシャキシャキ、ワカメもドレッシング付きで美味しい！ 「無添加だから、安心して食べてね」と子どもに笑顔で話しかけてくださる店主。 ステーキって、からし醤油でいただくのがこんなに美味しいなんて。 このお値段でステーキとお野菜。ありがたいです。 セルフ？全然やります！むしろ他のお客さんのお皿も下げるの手伝いました。もっとお手伝いしたかった。 今の時代、お金払ってんだからサービスは当たり前、というような精神の方は向いていません。 奥さまが亡くなられたあとも1人で切り盛りされていました。 身体も大変なのに、きっとお客さんのために1人でも食わしてやりたい、という気持ちでやってくれているのでしょう。 応援したい。また行きたいです。 とてもだいすきなお店です！！

(Translated by Google) When I arrived, small dishes were already lined up on the table. There was no menu, so I think they only serve steak set meals. A recording of an Omoumai restaurant was playing inside the restaurant. All of the side dishes were delicious. The main steak was juicy and delicious. They asked me to take photos to promote the restaurant, so although I don't usually do so, I included some. Apparently his wife passed away, and the owner is now running the restaurant alone. I hope he does his best without overdoing it. It seems like it's a tough job, so if you visit, please help him take away the plates and other items. The owner has some strong quirks, so I think some people will like him and others won't. This restaurant involves a lot of interaction, so It's not for people who don't like being talked to, but I recommend it for people looking for a traditional restaurant or a cheap, delicious steak. (Original) 来店すると既にテーブル上に小鉢が並んでいた。 メニューがないのでステーキ定食オンリーだと思う。 店内にはオモウマイ店の録画が流れていた。 小鉢のおかずがどれも美味しい。 メインのステーキもジューシーで美味しい。 写真を撮って宣伝して欲しいとの事だったので普段はしないが写真付きで。 奥さんが亡くなられたらしく、現在はマスターが一人で切り盛りされている。無理せずに頑張って欲しい。 大変そうなので行ったらお皿などを下げてあげて欲しい。 店主の癖は強く、合う合わないがあると思う。 結構やり取りが多いお店なので 話しかけられるのが苦手な人には向かないが、昔ながらの店や安くて美味しいステーキが食べたい人にはオススメ。

(Translated by Google) I had lunch at Umaimonoya, where you can enjoy steak set meals at an incredibly low price. The menu only has steak set meals, so there's no need to worry. I walked in as soon as the restaurant opened. Customers arrived one after another and the seats filled up, showing how popular it is. Soon after, the steak was served sizzling on a piping hot iron plate. I took a bite first without adding steak sauce. Delicious 😋🍴💕 Once I added the sauce, the rice just kept coming down. I finished it in no time. Thank you for the meal 🍴🙏 (Original) 破格の料金でステーキ定食を頂ける『うまいものや』さんでランチです。 メニューはステーキ定食のみなので迷う事はありません。 開店と同時に入店。 次々とお客様が来店し席が埋まっていき人気の程が伺えます。 程なくして熱々鉄板に乗ったステーキがジュウジュウ音をたて供されます。 先ずはステーキソースを着けずに一口。 美味しい😋🍴💕 ソースを着けて頂くと御飯が進む進む。 あっという間に完食。 ごちそうさまでした🍴🙏

(Translated by Google) I visited around lunchtime on September 30th. Free parking is available in the center of the store and diagonally across the intersection. 10, 11, and 12. 3 people waiting outside. Fill out the form at the store entrance and wait outside if the weather is not too bad. Wait inside if it's too hot, cold, or raining. Ask the owner. Self-service is the norm. Add ice and water to your own paper cup. Bean sprout namul: Delicious with a hint of black pepper. Wakame seaweed with dressing. Hiyayakko (cold tofu). Slightly sweet simmered pumpkin. Simmered daikon radish. Simmered carrots and taro. All were lightly seasoned and delicious. But the portions have generally decreased. The rice portion may be too small for men. It's also too small for women. Served on a small plate. The meat is tender! The sauce is delicious. You should also enjoy the owner's stories, as they're part of the restaurant's flavor. There used to be a wider selection and the rice was larger, but in these times, the price is unbelievable. The proprietress apparently passed away suddenly last year, so she's running the place alone, so it takes a while to get in. "Take lots of photos and promote the place! I'll do my best as long as I'm alive and receiving my pension!" From the owner. Please come and visit us! (Original) 9/30 お昼頃お邪魔しました 無料駐車場は店の前の真ん中と交差点の斜め向かいの駐車場10.11.12 外に3人待ち 店舗の入口の紙に記入して天気がひどくない時は外で待つ 暑い、寒い、大雨等は中で待つ 店主に聞いて下さい 基本セルフサービス 自分で紙コップに氷入れて水入れる モヤシのナムル　黒胡椒効いててうま ワカメにドレッシング 冷奴 少し甘めのかぼちゃの煮物 大根煮物 人参と里芋煮物 どれもあっさり薄味でうまし でも、全体的に量が減ったなー ご飯(お米)は男性には少ないかも 女性にも少ないなー 小皿に一盛りだし お肉柔らか！ タレも美味い 店主のお話もお店の味だと思って楽しむべし 以前はもっと品数多かったし、ご飯も多かったけど、このご時世でこの金額は頭が上がりません 女将さんは去年突然亡くなったらしく、一人で切り盛りしているから入店まで時間かかります 『写真とかいっぱい撮って宣伝して！ オレが生きてて年金貰ってる間は頑張るから！』 店主から。 是非皆さんいらっしゃいませ

(Translated by Google) Even when it's not busy, you have to write your name and number of people in a notebook placed in front of the door before entering. The owner seems to be a very talkative person, so be sure to strike up a conversation with him. ^ ^ When I entered, I was shown to a table with small side dishes (hiyayakko, simmered dishes, etc.) prepared. Without even having to look at the menu to choose, the steak set meal came out. (1,100 yen) They even served me some kinpira gobo (stir-fried burdock root) for free! I thought the food was delicious. The owner probably made it with love, so it felt like I was eating dinner at home while chatting with him. The restaurant is old, so it might not be suitable for those with a particularly fastidious attitude. I was suddenly asked to take a photo and upload it to promote the restaurant, so please excuse the half-eaten photo... (Original) 混雑していなくても入店する前に扉前に置いてあるノートに名前と人数を記入してから入店するシステム。 亭主は、話し好きみたいなので話かけてあげて下さい^ ^ 入店すると、小鉢もの？冷奴とか煮物とか が用意された卓に案内され、メニュー表を見て選ぶこともなくステーキ定食が出てきました。(1,100円) きんぴらごぼうサービスしてもらいました！ 料理の味はおいしいと思います。 恐らく、亭主が気持ちを込めて作ってくれているもので亭主と話ながら家に帰ってきてご飯を食べてる感覚。 お店が古いのでかなり潔癖の方は合わないかも知れません。。 急遽、お店の宣伝のために写真撮ってアップして欲しいと言われたので食べかけの写真失礼します、、

(Translated by Google) I happened to pass by and saw a promotional slogan that said it had been featured on TV, so I decided to go in. It was almost closing time, but the owner greeted me cheerfully. He said, "Please spread the word on social media!" which made me laugh, but it was so delicious that I wanted to tell someone about it! In fact, it might have been the most tender and delicious steak I've ever eaten in my life. I devoured it in no time. I think people's preferences for the atmosphere and service at this restaurant are quite divided, but I really liked it. I went in alone as a woman, but the owner's personality made me feel at ease. Next time, I'd like to bring a friend. (Original) 偶然通りがかってテレビで紹介されたという宣伝文句が気になり入店。閉店ギリギリでしたが、店主さんは明るく出迎えてくれました。是非SNSで宣伝してください！と言われた時は笑ってしまいましたが、誰かに紹介したくなるほど美味しい！ なんなら人生で食べたステーキの中で一番柔らかくて美味しかったかもしれません。あっという間に平らげてしまいました。 店の雰囲気や接客の好みはかなり分かれる部類だと思いますが、私はとても好きでした。女1人での入店でしたが、店主さんの人柄は安心できました。次は友人を誘って来たいです。

(Translated by Google) The owner is very cheerful and creates a fun atmosphere. The food was delicious and I enjoyed my meal. A delicious steak was 1,100 yen, and apparently the price hasn't increased in over 10 years. A famous restaurant that is definitely worth a visit. (Original) 店主がとても明るく楽しい雰囲気。 食事は美味しく、楽しく食事ができた。 とても美味しいステーキが1100円で、10数年値上げしてないとのこと。 ぜひ一度、足を運んでいただきたい名店。

Excellent option to visit some tourist attraction here in Sendai, there is no charge to enter to see the Aoba castle, there is a souvenir shop and a store to buy food at the top, although as a recommendation if you are going to climb it walking be in a bit of condition or in case of elderly adults bring a wheelchair, the views of the city are incredible 🏙️ 🌃 🌆 ⚔️ 🏰 🇯🇵

I was unfortunately disappointed with my visit to Sendai Castle. Hardly any elements have been restored. Therefore, there is not much to discover. There are lots of parking lots on the mountain. The shrine is quite beautiful and the view over the city is also quite good. However, the long journey on the tourist bus is not necessarily worth it.

Ruins of the Aoba castle: now also available with VR tour to get an idea of what the castle used to look like. On the grounds, there are plenty of places to have a bite, or look at the scenery (you can see as far as the ocean!). It's quite easy to walk up to the Aoba Castle grounds. Starting from the Sendai museum, there are several signs indicating the different routes you can take. Each are around 1km long.

This place is huge with lots of spots (museums, gift shops, food stalls, temples, etc.) and it's free! The view of Sendai City from above and the Date Masamune statue are the main attractions of this place, imagining the sunset from up here must be very beautiful! You can get here via the Sendai loople for 260¥ one way, or you can walk from the Tohoku University Kawauchi campus for about 15-20 minutes.

We stopped at the Sendai Castle area. We took the city bus and we would suggest for you to pay the day's pass instead of paying one stop with th IC card. Spend the day and be ready to hop on and hop off at the interesting sights. We went on Monday and unfortunately many of the sights were closed. The other downside was there were lots of tourists and not enough busses. Otherwise an ideal transportation as there are many ups and downs and quite difficult to walk the distance.

The ruin itself was nothing spectacular. The view of Sendai was nice. It is worth to make a bus stop to have shot stop. But it is not worth to take a taxi to visit this site. It cost us 2000 Yen one way from city because the main entry was closed.

Provides a nice view of the city but on the castle site itself is nothing to see except two statues. The shrine next to it is only okay too. The statues are facing north, meaning taking a picture from the front is going to be against the sunlight, very unfortunate.

The Equestrian Statue of Date Masamune is one of Sendai’s most striking landmarks and a must-visit for anyone exploring the city. Perched on a hill within the beautiful grounds of Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), the statue captures the power and charisma of Date Masamune — the “One-Eyed Dragon” who founded Sendai. The statue itself is stunning, especially with the backdrop of the city skyline and mountains. It’s easy to feel the historical weight of the place, imagining what Sendai might have looked like centuries ago under Masamune’s rule. The viewpoint offers one of the best panoramic views of the city, particularly around sunset or in autumn when the leaves turn fiery red.

The equestrian statue of Date Masamune in Sendai is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Set on the hilltop of Sendai Castle ruins, it overlooks the whole city with a stunning panoramic view. The statue itself — Masamune riding proudly on horseback, wearing his crescent-moon helmet — perfectly captures his strength and legacy. Visiting at sunset made it even more beautiful, with the golden light shining on the bronze figure and the city below. A must-see spot that embodies the spirit of Sendai.

Snowy afternoon spent up at this statue. Caught the city loop bus up from the mausoleum. The bus was crowded but worth it. Lots of photo opportunities as well as some local actors who must have been employed to dress in historical gear for visitors to take photos with. Food options are available up there. Great views over Sendai.

It feels great to stand here and enjoy the view of Sendai city. 🌆

The must visit place in Sendai, you can observe the view of Sendai city from above and there also a shrine nearby the monument. You can take a loop bus to get here, but the bus is really small and crowded, it’s might take sometime to get here and get out.

The view of Sendai City from this place is great, a quiet place and since its still winter not much greeny scenery. All in all the view is good but I didn’t aquire much about who is Date Masamune, sorry ‘bout that

Beutiful views of Sendai City, fresh air and relaxing view and walk. Historical place worth knowing about.

Zuihoden was originally built in 1637 but due to war and other reasons, the current worship and memorial shrine was rebuilt in 1979 and repaired in 2001. It is the building complex of the burial chamber of Date Masamune, feudal lord and founder of modern Sendai city, and his heirs. The building complex is rich colorful splendid in design and elegantly painted, while outside roads to the Zuihoden are surrounded by tall trees and quasi forest. It seems that Zuihoden is more attractive, especially for foreign visitors, for area outside the worship hall, such as forest-style roads which have stylish beauty. On the contrary, the worship hall and grave inside is rather contemporary rebuilt with historical importance and meaning perhaps for local residents, but it may be a stranger historical anecdote which is less attractive for foreign visitors or even out-of-town Japanese visitors for remote association of the local lord. This reflection and comment are based on observation that fewer visitors took photos in front of Zuihoden worship hall and nearby building, while most visitors did have photo taking at forest-style roads. Compared to other tour attractions in Sendai, Zuihoden probably has the best bilingual explanation postings at its site, and it does help foreign visitors for viewing. The entrance ticket for Zuihoden is $570 Yen, although it can be reduced to $460 Yen for Sendai Loople ticket holder.

Good and light exercise uphill. Grave of Data Masamune along with more information of the next few generations of his family members. 🪦 Most of the buildings were destroyed during WWII, and these replicas are well preserved and restored post-war. English descriptions are mostly available.

The fact that all of this site is a mausoleum for Date Masamune is astounding. Date Masamune, a powerful samurai and daimyō, who founded the city known as sendai. He was also so important that 20 people committed junshi upon his death to follow him into the afterlife. Unfortunately, many of the structures was destroyed during the firebombings in WW2, but have later been restored. Many of the buildings bears amazing color schemes and are filled with beautiful figures and decorations. The entrance fee was about 570 yen. There are also goshuin available here and they are nice. Very much recommend coming here.

It was majestic, both at the day and in the night (there was a Tanabata event, so it opened at night. Usually it opens until 4 or 5 pm I think). The buildings were majestic, and the museum, although small, was packed with knowledge. I am especially intrigued with how they could try to make the face of Masamune Date (and some other Date descendants) from his skull only. Anyways, it's a great, tranquil, majestic place to visit.

A informative grave of a very noble lord. The museum was only in Japanese, Chinese and Korean and so I didn't enter as I didn't want to translate everything. However the general atmosphere was relaxing, the grave was impressive and the cost was cheap. Fair warning, it's on a steep hill, if you have COPD or anything that makes walking uphill a task. Consider wisely! There is a carpark that's free and takes about half the hill away.

Beautiful in autumn with the changing colours of the trees. It’s remarkable that it was re-built with so much care and eye for detail(s). When in Sendai, you should definitely visit

Well-worth a visit, Zuihoden is a beautiful and relaxing place, the entire site being the mausoleum of Date Masamune. Some buildings were reconstructed after the originals were burnt in the 1940s, but still lovely. This place is also not crowded with hoards of people; it's easy to walk around at a leisurely pace. Despite ot being early August, there were (surprisingly) no mosquitos either!

An architect by Toyoo Ito, born in Seoul, South Korea in 1941. This is a representative example of a building that blends in with its surroundings. Starting in the 1990s, he gradually moved toward a style that was more experimental in structure, with sensual exterior and interior spaces, most notably the "Sendai Mediatheque."

This building is undoubtably a visual orgasm for architects. There are many free spaces that we can use for relaxing. However, for those who want to find a place to work with laptop, this place is not recommended at all. No free electricity plug even in the cafe area. There is a design shop at the ground floor selling fancy stuffs.

Sendai Mediatheque is located right next to Jozenji-dori. It is a versatile building that serves as both a public library and an exhibition space. When I passed through Jozenji-dori, the unique architecture design of this building attracted my attention. From the outside, it appears as a massive glass box with intriguing, unconventional structures within. But step inside, and you’ll realize that these structures are actually elevators. It’s a clever blend of form and function. While it is free to enter, during your exploration, please remember that many visitors are quietly immersed in their reading or study sessions. Please keep the noise level down and respect their peaceful experience.

Really good place to both read and quietly relax if you want a library. There are plenty of seats with power source so you can charge your phone here. All the books are mostly in Japanese. There is a cafe and shop that you get stationary.

One of the most important works of contemporary architecture in Japan and maybe Toyo Ito's best project. Fantastic interiors and atmosphere, do not hesitate to visit the interior, you just need to ask for a badge and the entry level.

I must admit, I would’ve walked passed this building if it wasn’t for its architecture. It caught my interest, which prompted me to check it out and find out that it was a community center. Good place to check out their library, some of the art they have displayed, and also views of Sendai on the top floor. The elevator can take you to the parking area, plaza, library, gallery, and even studio. The people there were also friendly.

There is unfortunately no galleries on the Sunday of September 21st (2025). I came for the hopes that there would be galleries as mentioned from the website; although floor 5 and 6 was unavailable for visitors. Correspondingly, floor 2-3 was unavailable as well. I am under the assumption that maybe it was due to the fact I visited late at night at 19:00.

We went here for the Sendai Jazz Festival Sept 9/10. Great show. Super good bands. Fun strolling around with all the good trucks.

A great and spacious park where lots of events are regularly held. It is close to the Namboku line subway station (Kotodai Koen Station), hence making it very accessible.

A small little park with a nice variety of greenery. We visited during the Yosakoi festival, so there were plenty of festivities and performances from kids all ages. There were also lot of stalls during the festival selling food and goods.

It was a nice experience. Kotodai Park is a well-known public park located in Sendai, Japan. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering a peaceful and green retreat in the heart of the city. The park is named after the historic Kotodai Gate, which once stood nearby. Kotodai Park is characterized by its beautiful landscaping, open spaces, and a variety of recreational facilities. It features lush lawns, vibrant flower gardens, and tall trees that provide shade and serenity. The park is an ideal spot for picnics, leisurely walks, and outdoor activities. Within the park, visitors can find several attractions and amenities. One notable feature is a large fountain that serves as a central focal point. The fountain adds a touch of elegance to the park and creates a pleasant atmosphere. There are also paved pathways for strolling and cycling, allowing visitors to explore the park at their leisure. For families with children, Kotodai Park offers a playground area equipped with swings, slides, and other fun structures. Children can enjoy playing and running around in a safe and enjoyable environment. Throughout the year, Kotodai Park hosts various events and festivals, attracting a diverse range of visitors. These events may include concerts, cultural performances, art exhibitions, and seasonal celebrations. It's worth checking the park's schedule to see if any special events are happening during your visit.

A small park in the center of Sendai with many trees! Beautiful in the fall with the colors in the trees!

Love this place it is a must see spot just beautiful and it hosts many events at different times of the year I highly recommend that you check it out if you are in Sendai.

Koutoudai Koen park is good place to take a walk and relax. Events are often held at this park on weekend. Have a good time! :)

Akira is a great guy! He speaks a bit English and is very welcoming to foreign customers as well. They have a huge selection of whisky to try out besides a good lot of cocktails. The atmosphere is quiet and good with some light jazz in the background. Would recommend coming here. Especially to try out some very rare Japanese whisky!

Bar Andy is one of my favourite places in Sendai. Andy san is super nice and we talked a lots in simple English and Japanese. His signature cocktail is great, with a good selection of Scotch and Japanese whisky. Good vibe and very welcoming atmosphere ;) Will come back again definitely Ando san!

Two lost foreigners visited here on a whim and was quite surprised at how welcoming and cosy this little whisky bar is. Mr Andy is very friendly and knowledgeable about all things whisky, he also speaks very good English! Also impressive display of Japanese whiskies.

One of the best, intimate bars in Japan. The owner and cocktail maestro Andy and his team deliver amazing hospitality and always make us feel so welcome, drinks are incredible and their whisky knowledge and range is tops. Highly recommend!

Best place in Sendai if you are looking for a good whisky. Very friendly and helpful staff! Highly recommended!

Great bar. Awesome atmosphere, lovely owner. Highly recommend.

Great place. Good drinks and great service. Bit pricy but you get what you pay for.

Hands down best seafood bbq place in all of Japan.

Overall very disappointing even though I had very high expectations. The restaurant forgot items in my orders and I had to wait over 40minutes for a replacement. All the time, the chef was serving other customers. While they were apologetic after, I’m surprised at how a well rated restaurant can be so careless. Second shock - I was charged 40% higher than menu price for a grilled fish which the waitress said was normal. However, the waitress did not informed me during order that the item would cost more than listed price. It is bad faith and practice which I’ve not encountered at Japanese restaurants before and unsure if it is done only to foreigners. Lastly, the overpriced and initially forgotten grilled fish was overcooked and charred. Suggest that you visit other better restaurants with better value.

Cool place with delicious food that is prepared in front of you on the grill Very friendly staff!

(Translated by Google) ⭐️🐟️⭐️🐟️⭐️ If you're looking to enjoy the flavors of Tohoku in Sendai, Jiraiya is a must-visit. You'll be immediately captivated by the sight of the vibrant red yoshiji fish lined up in the glass display case. Each fish, slowly grilled over charcoal, boasts fragrant skin and plump, fatty, and juicy flesh. In Tokyo, yoshiji fish is usually found only at high-end restaurants, but enjoying it in Sendai is a luxury you can only find here. The sashimi platter also includes whale sashimi, boasting a unique umami flavor and texture. Other delicacies, such as salted squid and dried mullet roe, are also available, making them the perfect accompaniment to sake. Pairing them with local brews like Hakurakusei and DATE SEVEN further enhances the richness of the ingredients. The fusion of the aroma of charcoal grilling and the robust flavor of local ingredients makes this a sophisticated hideaway beloved by both tourists and local regulars. (Original) ⭐️🐟️⭐️🐟️⭐️ 仙台で東北の味覚を楽しむなら「地雷也」は外せません。店頭のガラスケースに並ぶ赤々とした吉次の姿にまず圧倒され、炭火でじっくり焼き上げられた一尾は皮目は香ばしく、身はふっくらと脂がのってジューシー。東京では高級料亭でしかお目にかかれない吉次を豪快にいただけるのは仙台ならではの贅沢です。さらに刺身盛り合わせでは鯨刺しも供され、独特の旨味と歯ごたえが楽しめるのも魅力。加えて、イカの塩辛やからすみといった珍味も揃い、日本酒の肴にぴったり。地元の銘酒・伯楽星やDATE SEVENと合わせれば、食材の持つ奥深さが一層引き立ちます。炭火焼きの香りと地元食材の力強さが融合した料理は、観光客だけでなく地元の常連からも愛される理由がわかる、大人の隠れ家です。

The grilled kinki was absurdly good. Really recommend trying it with the soup after!

(Translated by Google) November 2025. Auspicious Day Jiraiya Charcoal Grill & Mountainside Cuisine Assorted Sashimi Kichiji Half Grilled Kinka Mackerel Grilled Beef Tongue Grilled Rice Ball (Sendai Miso) Kinki Bone-Cured Soup It's been a while since I've been to Jiraiya A restaurant serving Miyagi's local cuisine I made a phone reservation on the day, expecting no luck, and the service was amazing. They asked for my order in advance when I made the reservation. I ordered a sashimi platter and kinki. When I mentioned I'd be arriving late, they offered to serve me a separate portion for one person. The restaurant is located in the basement of Kokubuncho, founded in 1963, and will be a 62-year-old establishment as of 2025. The atmosphere is great. First, a bottle of beer. The staff poured my first glass, which I was happy about. It's rare to find a restaurant that pours you your first glass; it really shows hospitality. By the way, they also poured my first glass of sake. The appetizers were potato salad and yellowtail with plum and crystal dressing. It was delicious. The sashimi was served separately because I arrived late. As agreed upon when I made the reservation, I apologized for the inconvenience, and they said they wanted me to enjoy it at its best. It was a wonderful gesture. And indeed, all the sashimi was fresh, crisp, and bouncy. It was sashimi on a whole other level. The kingfish was slowly grilled over charcoal, crisp on the outside and juicy inside—a true masterpiece. The subtle saltiness brought out the sweetness of the meat. They made soup with the remaining bones, which was a real treat. It was perfectly balanced with the grilled Sendai miso rice balls. Very satisfied. Assistant manager Miku's phone service was fantastic. Her customer service and butchering skills were amazing. I want to come just to see her. Thank you! I hope this restaurant continues for a long time. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 2025.11吉日 炭火焼・山塞料理 地雷也 刺身盛り合わせ 吉次半身 金華鯖焼き 牛タン焼 焼きおにぎり(仙台味噌) きんき骨〆スープ 久々に地雷也 宮城の郷土料理を味わえる店 ダメ元での当日の電話予約、その対応が素晴らしかった 予約時にあらかじめ注文を聞いてくれた 刺盛り、きんきを注文 ひとり遅れて行く事を話したら、ひとり分を別盛で提供する特別な対応を提案いただけた お店は国分町のど真ん中の地下、昭和38年（1963年）に創業、2025年時点で62年の老舗 雰囲気最高 まずは瓶ビール 1杯目は従業員の方がついでくれる、嬉しい 中々、ついでくれる店って無いよ、ホスピタリティを感じる ちなみに日本酒の1杯目もついでくれました お通しはポテサラとブリの梅水晶和え、美味い 刺身は私が遅れて参戦につき、別盛りで提供、予約時の話の通り、手間をかけさせてしまい申し訳無い旨話したら、１番美味しい状態で食べて欲しいとのこと 気持ちが素晴らしい 確かに、刺身は全て新鮮かつ角があり、ブリブリだった レベルが違う刺身だ きんきは遠火炭でじっくり焼かれ、表面パリパリ、中ジューシーの最強メニュー 控えめの塩味が身の甘さを際立てている 残った骨でスープを作ってくれる、このスープが身体にシミィール 仙台味噌の焼きおにぎりと絶妙なバランス 大大満足 電話対応が神の副店長の美紅さん、接客、捌き、素晴らしかった 彼女目当で来店したい、ありがとう！ 末永く続いて欲しいお店である ご馳走様でした

(Translated by Google) I've found a great restaurant. Everything I eat is really delicious. The sasakama made me realize that the food I had eaten before was different. The staff also said that today's eight kinds of sashimi platter was a hit. I agree! The grilled sea squirt and grilled chrysanthemum roe (grilled soft roe) were both amazing. I ended up not trying the main grilled fish or meat dishes, but I'll definitely try again. Next time I want to sit in front of the grill! (Original) いい店に出会えました。 本当に何食べても美味しい。 笹かまは今まで食べたのは別の食べ物だったなと思ってしまった。 刺身盛り合わせもスタッフさんが今日の八種は当たりだとも言ってた。 私もそう思う！ 焼きホヤもキク焼き（白子焼き）も感動でした。 メインの焼き物の魚も肉も食べずに終わってしまったけど、必ずチャレンジします。 次は焼き場の前に座りたい！

The Café sells coffee, beer, wine, and other drinks, bakery, and, above all, donuts. Also, it offers simple meal services, and, thus, it has long waiting time for lunch meal service because nearby has Sendai Bar Association and various law firms for court services and their hungry lawyers etc. Hey Café’s whisky flavor donuts are popular and in high demands, although it is unusual for its early AM-made donuts to be sold around 10 to 1030AM. The café opens daily from 09AM till 06PM, although food service ends at 03PM daily. It accepts credit card payments, and it is a Non-smoking store. The store can be accessed by Sendai subway at Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station, T- 06.

Enjoyed a yummy meal here with friends! Definitely recommend the pork sandwich!! The drink menu was surprisingly varied, with hot and iced options and oat milk available, too! The doughnut selection is also great. The frog one is especially adorable. It's worth a stop.

As a foreigner from Portland, OR, this restaurant in Sendai gave me a taste of home. The drinks are amazing, the donuts are not only absurdly cute, but also delicious, and the food is perfectly portioned! My go-to order is the keromen donut and the jerk chicken burrito. I've also tried the lemon curd donut and it's amazing. Burritos are not easy to find in Sendai, but at HEY, they are fresh and comforting. Sometimes the wait time is a little long, but it is so worth it.

A cool coffee shop that seems to be a popular brunch spot, serving up warm dishes and donuts. I just went for the sweets, and tried the lemon custard variety, which was tasty. The donut itself was super fresh, with a fluffy and chewy texture. The coffee was a really nice pour over. Great combo. The service was friendly and very accommodating.

Visited when traveling in Sendai. Oh my gosh this place became easily one of my favourite cafe in the whole world!! The staff are really nice and their food are just incredible! Wish I could have tried every single food on their menu😭 Would highly recommend everyone who’s in Sendai.

A chic, modern cafe that's located not too far away from the Katahira campus of Tohoku University. Really great sandwiches. They also have open-faced sandwiches, which I don't think I've seen anywhere else in Japan. If you're looking for a fancy place for a brunch date, I think this place will suit you just fine. It's a bit pricey though, as there's no option to do a sandwich and drink combo. The standard coffee is underwhelming for how expensive it is, so I think you might be better off ordering a latte or Mexican mocha.

Food is good. Coffee too. I found the donuts a bit too sweet but maybe very sweets are not to my liking. We had to wait quite a long time to get the burritos but they were very tasty