2025 Aoba Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)
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Cafe Aoyama Bunko, the most atmospheric cafe in Sendai
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Cafe Aoyama Bunko is a very popular coffee shop for young people in Sendai. It is located at the west exit of Sendai Station, close to JR Aoba-dori Station, on the 5th floor of the ever-i Central Building. It has beautiful lighting and a good atmosphere. It is decorated with wooden furniture and old books. It is warm and comfortable, with a great atmosphere. Most of the customers are female.
The store's breakfast is served until 11 a.m., and is very similar to the breakfast in Nagoya. Breakfast is included when you order a drink. There are two types of toast sets, A and B, to choose from, and they also come with yogurt and a small salad. It's a great and quiet place to kill time. You can spend the whole afternoon here by ordering a cup of coffee, picking up an old book or playing with your phone.
Cafe Aoyama Library
🕰️Business hours: 0730-2300
📍Address: Japan 〒980-0021 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Central, 2 Chome−1−27 Ever-i Central 5F
#SendaiTravel #SendaiStore
Moutain
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🇯🇵 Japan Sendai Exploration Store 👣 Acorn Garden Republic Tohoku First Room
This unique store located in the shopping street is the first Ghibli merchandise store in Northeast China. Its Japanese translation is Acorn Garden Republic. The Totoro placed at the entrance of the store has successfully attracted crowds. store. The location of the store was chosen at the horizontal and vertical intersection of the shopping street, making the image of Totoro stand quietly at the intersection, which also added to the atmosphere of the store. The products in the store are also all available. If you are a fan, you will really want to pack them all and take them home!
📍どんぐりガーデン Republic Sendai Ichibancho Store
Address: 1F Murakami Haru 4-4-1, Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Business hours: 10:00~19:30
#JapanTandian #Japansendai #sendai
奈兒 C.
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🇯🇵 Japan Sendai Discovery Store 👣 Disney Store Sendai Toei Plaza Store
When I came to Sendai, I didn’t expect to be able to visit a Disney store. However, after walking around the shopping street, I found this Disney store located at the corner of the shopping street. This Disney store has two floors and sells goods downstairs. The latest products are mostly indoor decorations upstairs. The opening hours of this Disney store are shorter than those of ordinary stores. If you want to go there, you may need to pay attention to the time arrangement!
📍Disney Store Sendai Toei PLAZA Store
Address: 1&2F Sendai Toei Hall, 4-chome 2-10, Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00-19:00
#JapanTandian #Japansendai #sendai
奈兒 C.
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Sendai Gourmet|A feast of natural conger eels! Conger eel imperial meal & conger eel and celery hot pot
Hidden on the 5th floor of the building is a low-key conger eel specialty store — Annex Sugai✨
Must order #穴子づくし御膳, experience conger eel sashimi, tempura, conger eel tamagoyaki and bamboo box rice in three ways! You can also taste the signature hot pot of Sanriku natural conger eel × Sendai celery, a must-visit for conger eel lovers🥢🔥
We ordered ✨穴子づくし御膳 (JPY 4350) on the day
The appetizer is very sincere: oyster kelp jelly + mushrooms with sauce, refreshing and appetizing
The conger eel sashimi is served on a small wooden plate, soft and delicate, without fishy smell.
The tamagoyaki also contains roasted conger eel, served with a slightly sweet sauce.
The tempura is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the fried eel bones are like small snacks, which is super surprising.
The bamboo box rice is the finale with three ways to eat: original flavor → Add ingredients such as sansho → Pour broth into rice with tea, every way of eating is attractive!
We also ordered an additional portion
🍲Anago Celery (JPY 2200/1 person)
Using Sanriku natural conger eel + Sendai local celery rhizomes, other seasonal vegetables, tofu, mushrooms and other ingredients are all natural and sweet, and the soup base is sweet and not greasy.
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Anago Cuisine Specialty Store Annex Sugai
📍Address: 5th floor, Nishihara 1-7-6, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
⏰Business hours: 11:30 - 14:00 / 17:00 - 22:00
(Sundays and public holidays)
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【Miyagi/Sendai】A long-established beef tongue specialty restaurant founded in 1975.
🥢Ajino Gyutan Kisuke Ekimae Chuo Main Store
📍Sendai Aoba-dori (5-minute walk from Sendai Station West Exit)
This time, I ordered:
・Special Thick-Cut Grilled Set Meal (3 slices, 6 cuts) - 3,520 yen
+Tororo (grated yam) - 165 yen
Among the classic menu items, the "Special Thick-Cut Grilled Set Meal" stood out as particularly appealing, so I decided to go for it✨️
The thick slices of beef tongue offer a perfect balance of firm texture and tenderness, releasing rich flavors with every bite💗
Expertly grilled to a fragrant perfection, the beef tongue truly showcases the quality of a specialty restaurant🙌
The barley rice comes with a free large serving option, which I naturally opted for😋💓
The chewy texture of the rice paired with the savory beef tongue is an unbeatable combination.
For the tail soup, I added the recommended pepper from the staff!
The gentle soup gains a spicy kick, enhancing its depth of flavor💕
The tail meat is tender and falls apart easily, making it irresistibly delicious☺️
The miso nanban can be enjoyed on its own or placed on the beef tongue🙆♀️
Its spicy kick adds a delightful accent, making it hard to stop eating🥰
As for the tororo, it’s best enjoyed with the barley rice.
Pairing it with pickles makes the flavor even smoother and more satisfying💕
✍️ I visited during a weekday lunch and was lucky enough to get in without waiting.
The restaurant offers both counter seating and tatami mat seating, making it welcoming for solo diners and groups alike.
The staff were incredibly friendly, creating an atmosphere that makes you want to return.
When in Sendai, beef tongue is a must-try.
Although my trip was just a 2-day, 1-night stay, I ended up eating beef tongue twice during my visit☺️
That’s how special Sendai’s beef tongue is💗
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📌Ever-i Building 3F, 2-1-27 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
⏱11:00-22:00
🗓Open year-round
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Mizuhara Seimen
Mizuhara Seimen is a renowned ramen shop located in the Aoba Ward of Sendai, Japan. The establishment is celebrated for its white dashi ramen, featuring a rich and flavorful broth crafted from a blend of traditional Japanese stocks. The shop’s commitment to quality is evident in its use of carefully selected ingredients and meticulous preparation methods.
Upon entering, patrons are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, with counter seating that allows for an intimate dining experience. The menu offers a variety of ramen options, each showcasing the depth and complexity of the white dashi broth. The noodles are expertly prepared, providing the perfect texture to complement the savory soup.
Mizuhara Seimen has garnered a loyal following for its dedication to authentic flavors and exceptional service. Whether you’re a ramen enthusiast or new to Japanese cuisine, a visit to this establishment promises a memorable and satisfying meal.
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Recommended for sightseeing in Sendai! The paper cutout goshuin stamps are cute ⛩️ Miyagi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine
A shrine at the site of Sendai Castle⛩️
I visited Miyagi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine🙏
The paper cutout goshuin is stylish and lovely,
so I recommend it to those who like goshuin!!!
It is located at the site of Sendai Castle, so it is a good place to visit both the site and the Sendai Castle site~!!!
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⛩️Benefits〜〜〜〜〜
This shrine has various benefits, such as traffic safety, academic success, and business prosperity⛩️
It is a famous place in Miyagi, and it seems that people sometimes line up for about an hour during the New Year's visit.
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🙏Recommended visiting time
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・Weekdays (all hours)
・Around 9am on weekends
It seems to be crowded on weekends, but
weekdays were very empty and I was able to get a goshuin right away~🫶
It seems to be empty around 9am on weekends as well,
so if you want to avoid the crowds, I recommend visiting early in the morning!!!
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📍Access
🚌Loople Sendai Sendai Station - Sendai Castle Ruins, about 25 minutes
👣5 minutes walk from the bus stop
⛩️Fee
Free
※Goshuin and amulets are available at an additional cost.
🕰️Business hours
8:30-17:00
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#Domestic travel record #Miyagi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine #Paper-cut goshuin #Goshuin #Sendai sightseeing #Shrine tour
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[Sendai x itoshigoto] A warm and welcoming shop that sells hand-spun wool
"itoshigoto" in Aoba Ward, Sendai City is a special shop where you can enjoy hand-spun yarn.
The carefully hand-spun yarns are warm and each and every strand is packed with attention to detail.
The unique textures and colors give them a special feeling that you can't get with ready-made products, making it an irresistible place for those who love knitting and handmade items.
The space will warm your heart just by looking, so be sure to stop by during your stroll around Sendai!
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rampu
[Restaurant TSUJI, Miyagi] Casual and exquisite French cuisine
As my birthday was approaching while I was in Miyagi, I went to "Restaurant TSUJI"!
This is a restaurant where you can enjoy French cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere, and the food and service are excellent.
On this day, I enjoyed a course meal while asking for wine pairings.
Each dish was served with a wine that perfectly matched it, further enhancing its flavor.
Each dish was carefully prepared, and the dishes were a feast for the eyes and the tongue.
Each dish was delicately seasoned to make the most of seasonal ingredients, and was incredibly delicious!
This restaurant is recommended for those who want to enjoy authentic French cuisine in a casual setting.
Be sure to visit to end your special trip.
#0yentravelNovember #Miyagi
rampu
Sendai beef tongue grill🐂 Ajitasuke branch
This is a branch of Aji Tasuke, famous for its grilled beef tongue and oxtail soup (beef tail), which originated in Sendai!
It seems that there are more locals than tourists,
and the prices are cheaper than other restaurants✨
I was prepared to wait in line,
but even on a Sunday lunchtime,
I was able to get a seat right away!!
#SendaiGourmet #SendaiTourism #Sendai #SendaiMiyagiPrefecture #MiyagiPrefectureTourism #SendaiBeefTan #SendaiBeefTanGrilled #TasukeBranch #AjiTasukeBranch #BeefTailSoup #BarleyRice #SendaiCity
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🇯🇵Japanese gourmet food in Sendai👣Western food Asakusaken S-PAL Sendai store
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📍Western food Asakusa-ken S-PAL Sendai store
Address: B1F, Espar Sendai Store, 1-1-1, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Opening hours: 11:00 - 23:00 Last order 22:00
💫Omrys & Chickin Nanban Meal ¥1500 (tax included) (Omurice fried chicken set meal)
💫Bustable & Chicken Nanban Meal ¥1500 (tax included) (Steak and fried chicken set meal)
The first time I went there, I was completely attracted by the aroma wafting from the restaurant, but when I found that the store was packed with people, I had to give up. Before catching the flight back, I checked in at the store as soon as it opened. Surprisingly, there were already several groups of customers in the store. It was indeed very popular.
We both ordered a Western set meal. The rice in the omelette rice was tomato-flavored, and the fried chicken on the side was also fried very crispy. The entire meal was about 1.5 times the amount I eat. As for the steak, since it is placed on an iron plate, the degree of doneness can be adjusted freely. As the meal progressed, more and more people came. I observed what everyone ordered and found that they were all hamburger patties! Next time I have a chance I must try his hamburger steak> <
#Sendai #Sendai Food #JapanSendai #Food Exploration
奈兒 C.
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[Junren Sendai branch] Miso ramen and fried rice
Needless to say, this is a famous restaurant in Sapporo.
As it's getting colder,
I wanted to eat miso ramen, so I visited right after it opened.
I was able to enter the restaurant without having to wait in line! Lucky!
When I thought of miso ramen, I also wanted fried rice.
I finished it in no time.
I ate it again today~
And it warmed me up.
Thank you for the meal!
By the way, Akiko Muranaka, who founded the restaurant, opened a ramen restaurant in Nakanoshima, Sapporo, and the name of the restaurant was written as "Junren" but pronounced "Sumire".
Currently, her eldest son runs "Junren" and her third son runs "Sumire".
Why is there one in Sendai too? I don't know.
Next time, I'd like to try a menu other than miso ramen.
Address: 1F Nippo Proceed Uesugi, 2-9-21 Uesugi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Budget per person: 1,000-1,500 yen
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While strolling around the city of Sendai, I saw flags and signs advertising "Sendai specialty 'Mabo Yakisoba'".
Since I was a tourist, I couldn't help but try the local cuisine, so I tried the Mabo Yakisoba at Ton Ton Ramen.
After placing my order, the Mabo Yakisoba (950 yen) arrived.
When I flipped over the mountain of mapo tofu, I could see a glimpse of the yakisoba.
It even came with soup!
My impression of it was simple: yakisoba topped with mapo tofu, but the taste and doneness of the mapo tofu and yakisoba may vary from restaurant to restaurant!
There was a list of participating stores of "Sendai Mabo Yakisoba" at the storefront, so why not try the local gourmet food when you're sightseeing in Sendai? 😊
Subway Tozai Line "Aoba Dori Ichibancho Station" 350m
JR "Sendai Station" 1km
"Tonton Ramen"
1F Kinfuji Building, 4-3-3 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture 980-0811
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