Family and Kids in Sendai-shi
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Visit to experience unparalleled fun for kids
Museum exhaustion is a thing. Well, in Japan, shrine exhaustion is also a thing. There are so many of them that after a while, their impressions begin to blur in your mind. If there's any shrine however that will certainly stand out in your memory, it's this one. Built by a Date clan ruler for his mother in 1411, the shrine was moved here in the 17th century after Sendai became the capital of t...Read more -
A place for children with all kinds of interests
This park is practically a botanical garden. Lush with zelkova and gingko trees, carpeted with green grass and flowering gardens, the paths of this park take you have botanical information plaques - deodar cedars, cherry trees, azaleas and Japanese clovers - which really help immerse you into the atmosphere. In weekdays, you'll find people come out here for a lunch break, and in weekends, the f...Read more -
A guaranteed fun space for the kids
About one kilometer in length, the gorge was formed by the Natori River cutting through the rocks here over aeons. There's something mystic in the air about this place, as if it would never quite give up all its secrets to you. The best time to see it is in autumn, though winter is quite pretty too. The best place from where to view the river and cliffs is the Nozokibashibridge, which spans the...Read more -
Amazing Sendai-shi attraction for kids
A quick jaunt out of town will bring you to this magnificent rural temple. But that's not the first thing that greets you. The first thing you'll notice is the scent of fried fish and tofu. Passing through the various eateries on the street, you ought to also check out the doll shop. Next, you'll pass by the mausoleum for SadayoshiTaira, the Sadayoshi-Do. Then you'll pass a park, beyond which, ...Read more -
Can keep your kids busy for days
For the best view of the city, period, take the elevator from the lobby to the 31st floor of the AER building. There are actually two observation points - one on the east wing and one on the west wing. You'll likely spots couples canoodling. It's the right atmosphere for that kind of stuff. It's kind of nice how there's absolutely no fuss involved in heading up the tower - no security, no fees. -
Perfect for kids day out in Sendai-shi
Another green space that earns the city of Sendai earn is moniker 'The City of Tree's'. Less of a forest and more of a woody park, this place is popular with kids for its obstacle course. Adults will find more varied enjoyment - two distinct trails, “The Way of the Red Pine” and “The Way of Quercus". You'll often find people napping, especially in the area of the square park, ...Read more -
Fun place to go for kids
In one corner of the lush Dainohara Park, you'll find the coolest museum in the city. Aimed squarely at kids, the museum's design is singly focused on inciting a wonder for the world in the minds of children. Every single exhibit is interactive, even the ones exploring of the geography and geology of the land around Sendai. Most of the displays are practically toys - earthquake simulators, cycl...Read more -
A cool place to see with kids
This massive park was built to cater to everyone - sporties, families, couples, art and culture mavens… and dogs. Activities like Baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, Skateboarding, rollerblading, Frisbee or kite-flying, Napping, picnicking, canoodling, Strolling and jogging are enjoyed at the park. The children's playground is quite large. There's a small greenhouse for tropical ...Read more -
A fantastic place for refreshing break for children
Non locals, especially foreigners, are unlikely to know this, but a celebrated poet names BansuiDoi was born in Sendai. His two major achievements were the song “Kojo no Tsuki” (Moon Over the Ruined Castle), and a collection of poems called “TenchiUjo”. This attraction is the residence in which the poet spent the last three years of his life. It has been preserved to loo...Read more -
One of the awesome things children enjoy the most
This is a special museum for Sendai. Almost 2000 years ago, back in the paleolithic period, a community of humans must have formed here, for they have left behind significant signs and artefacts from their lives. The museum preserves and showcases these exhibits in beautiful glass display cases. The museum is a site of research as much as it is a tourist attraction. And though there is little e...Read more -
The best option for younger visitors
This shrine isn't as popular as some of the others in Sendai, which makes it a bit of a hidden gem. The climb up to the shrine can be quite strenuous as there are over 100 steps. It is worth it, for the shrine is close to a cliff below which flows the river, and across that is a panorama of the city. That's why, even though the shrine is not open at night, a lot of people climb just for the vie...Read more -
A place where kids enjoy and have fun
A quick word about the architecture of this building; it is one of the oldest western style structures in the city, from 1874, and used to be a training barracks. This museum is held to be precious because it preserves important collections of traditional items, most of which were otherwise destroyed in the Allied bombings of World War Two. Exhibits are quite eclectic, for example there's a hal...Read more -
A place perfect for families with kidsAll this building has to offer you are an Outlook. Located on the 18th floor, it is a good enough reason for a quick visit, especially considering that the entry is free. The observation area looks out over both the North and South sides of the city. There is a restaurant there - no harm in taking in panoramic views while eating. Compared to the other lookout spots in the city, this one isn't v...Read more
