Looking out for what can you do with kids and family in Sendai-shi? Here are the things that you should not miss out on a family vacation with kids, toddlers, or babies. Discover the ultimate places for kids in Sendai-shi, be it water parks, theme parks, or playgrounds. Children will have fun, learn new things, get good food and will not get bored in long queues. Keep reading to know about awesome places and activities to enjoy with your kids in Sendai-shi.
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Family and Kids in Sendai-shi
Let's explore our list of kid-friendly attractions in Sendai-shi for perfect family outings and getaways.
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Visit to experience unparalleled fun for kids
It's a little humorous that a city's main attraction is a whole lot of nothing. This is where the Aoba Castle USED to be. The poor structure, once a grand and mighty edifice built during beginning of the Edo period, was repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes. Then came the Meiji Restoration and the Allied bombings of WWII, leaving naught but a husk of the former fortification. At this point, the o...Read more -
A place for children with all kinds of interests
This street alone could qualify Sendai for its title 'City of Trees'. A beautiful 700 metre pathway stretching from Nishi Park to Kotodai Park runs down a shopping street, flanked on either side by twin lines of the majestic zelkova trees. The street runs east to west, marked at intervals by beautiful and elegant sculptures by various artists, including Emilio Greco. This is the city's favourit...Read more -
A guaranteed fun space for the kids
It is unfortunate that for the most part, this tour will have to be restricted to Japanese speaking visitors only. It's not that foreign language speakers aren't allowed… it's that they don't have an English language tour yet. So, unless you're a whiskey aficionado who can't stand the thought of leaving behind a whole distillery unvisited (and you don't speak Japanese), you'll want to av...Read more -
Amazing Sendai-shi attraction for kids
If all shopping areas in the world were like this covered shopping arcade, shopping is all people would ever want to do. Beautiful, clean and airy, the arcade connects several shopping streets together. This has resulted in an area with every kind of store imaginable, from boutiques to upscale electronics, pet stores, cheap apparel and of course, cafes and eateries to keep you energised as you ...Read more -
Can keep your kids busy for days
This black shrine is dedicated to a kami of war - Hachiman, who was the Date family's patron deity. This protection thus extends to the city, making this shrine one of the most important in Sendai. It was completed in 1607. The build and layout of the shrine is quite unusual - black lacquer and gold leaf and other vivid color arrangements. It is an example of Azuchi-Momoyama architecture. On th...Read more -
Perfect for kids day out in Sendai-shi
Boil this place down to its very basic and it is essentially just a decent library. But visitors and locals of the city alike tend to freak out over its impressive architectural achievement. The most prominent feature is the transparent glass facade. The vertical steel latticeworks that rise up to the building are naked to the eye and give the structure a very free-flowing impression. You shoul...Read more -
Fun place to go for kids
This waterfall makes it into the list of the top hundred waterfalls in Japan in terms of both beauty and historic significance. That said, the falls don't look all that special. It is the walk and the atmosphere leading up to the falls that make the trip fun. When you arrive at the parking lot, you'll find snack stores and a resting area. In front of you will be a Torii Gate. Walking through it...Read more -
A cool place to see with kids
Focusing on the history and origins of the city with a special look into the life and achievements of Masumune Date, this museum is probably the first one you want to visit on your trip to Sendai. It will give you great perspective into the city, even though as a museum you'll probably find better ones elsewhere. Altogether, the museum's collections number about 90,000 artefacts covering histor...Read more -
A fantastic place for refreshing break for children
When the Matsushima Marinepia Aquarium, one of Japan's oldest, was closed in 2010, much of its assets were brought over to this newer, larger and far more modern aquarium. The two floors of the aquarium has more than 50,000 animals and cover 300 species. The main attractions are a rare blue shock coma the dolphin shows, the sea lion shows and the penguins (try to be aware of their feeding times...Read more -
One of the awesome things children enjoy the most
Opened in 1965, the zoo has 550 animals covering a 145 species. The exhibits are arranged according to the animal’s natural habitats and occasionally according to their taxonomy. It's curious that such a non-tourists intensive city such Sendai would have such a comprehensive zoo, but it does. Let's quickly list the main attractions - African Elephant, Japanese Black Bear, Japanese Horse, ...Read more -
The best option for younger visitors
There's not much to do in this park if you've already seen the castle, the shrine and the museum. But it has some nice pathways and areas to rest your feet, so it's worth a stroll. It's only in the spring time that the park really transforms into something beautiful. The reason, of course, cherry blossom season, and the park has plenty of cherry trees to offer. -
A place where kids enjoy and have fun
Anyone who hears about an extremely popular park in Japan should probably easily guess that much of the fame is owed to the cherry blossom trees. Indeed, this park is the city of Sendai's most popular hanami viewing spot in spring. The trees are planted along the park's paved lanes, especially the western end. Hanami goers can usually be found picnicking under the trees, and during festival tim...Read more -
A place perfect for families with kids
This narrow alleyway market has a rather inspiring origin. After the Allied fire-bombings destroyed the main sources of produce for the city, locals began to grow their own crops and sold it here. Today, the 71 stalls in this alley is known as Sendai's Kitchen, and man eateries in the city source their produce here. That's why, if you're looking to actually buy something make sure to get here b...Read more -
A favorite place to take the kids in the city
In Japan, the words Mitsui Outlet Park always command immediate attention, for they are always a shopper's paradise. In Sendai, this translates into a shopping complex with a hundred and twenty stores, featuring top domestic and foreign brands. The restaurants are excellent, as is the food court. For kids who want to be compensated while their parents drag them along for shopping, there's a 50 ...Read more -
It's just one of those places to visit and hang out
This museum wins on every level. First, check out the incredibly stylish architecture. Even the café is swanky-looking, with designer and antique furniture. Next check how the lighting has been organized to best highlight the best feature of each exhibit. And of course the experts themselves are the stars of the show. Most of the works of art are paintings and printings by artists both W...Read more