Please come to Sendai and Tohoku during
the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan!
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is held from Sunday, April 13th to Monday, October 13th in Osaka City. The "Tohoku Kizuna Festival" will be held during the expo, bringing together summer festivals from six Tohoku prefectures from Friday, June 13th to Sunday, June 15th, and a parade will be held on 14th, Saturday and 15th, Sunday only. Enjoy Sendai's summer festival, the "Sendai Tanabata Festival," in Osaka. You can also get to Sendai City from Osaka City smoothly by various means of transportation, including airplanes, bullet trains, and express buses, so please come to Sendai, the gateway to Tohoku.
If you're traveling by bullet train, the JAPAN RAIL PASS, which allows unlimited use of trains and bullet trains throughout Japan, is convenient. There are plans for 7 days, 14 days, and 21 days.
▶ For more information, please check the JAPAN RAIL PASS
official website
There are 17 domestic flights from Osaka per day.
-Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) 14 flights per day
▶ For more information, please check the Japan Travel by
NAVITIME official website
-Kansai International Airport 3 flights per day
▶ For more information, please check the Peach Aviation
official website
Why not discover new Japanese charms in Sendai and Tohoku?
Jozenji-dori Avenue
The beautiful rows of zelkova trees are said to be the symbol of Sendai, the city of trees.
Site of Sendai Castle
The ruins of a castle built by Date Masamune are also popular as a viewing spot from which you can get a panoramic view of the city of Sendai.
Zuihoden Mausoleum
This mausoleum of Date Masamune is beautifully decorated with gorgeous ornaments that blend beautifully with the rich natural scenery.
Sendai Asaichi (Morning market)
Located a 5-minute walk from Sendai Station, you can enjoy seasonal seafood, fruits, and more.
Akiu
In addition to hot springs, nature, and crafts, we also recommend wineries, breweries, and Akiu Otaki Falls, which has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.
Sakunami
In addition to the famous hot springs known as "beauty-making hot springs," there are other tourist spots such as the Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery, the Homei 48 Waterfalls, and Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple.
Matsushima
It is one of the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan and is known for its historic temples and the picturesque scenery created by its 260 islands.
Zao Fox Village
This is the only facility in the world where you can interact with foxes, and you can meet over 100 foxes.
Beef tongue
Zunda
Oyster
Sendai Beef
Japanese Sake
Festival
- May 17-18
Sendai Aoba Festival - August 6-8
Sendai Tanabata Festival
If you want to travel around Sendai's tourist attractions efficiently,
we recommend this mode of transportation!
Sendai Sightseeing City Loop Bus "Loople Sendai"
If you want to visit sightseeing spots in the center of Sendai city such as the Site of Sendai Castle, Zuihoden Mausoleum, and Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, we recommend using the "Loople Sendai".
"Loople Sendai" is a circular bus that connects the main tourist spots in the city center, allowing you to enjoy sightseeing in Sendai in your own style, by leisurely looking at the cityscape from the window or getting off at spots that interest you along the way.
The great value one-day pass allows you to get on and off as many times as you like, and also offers benefits such as discounts at facilities along the route.
Why not enjoy the city of Sendai, where history and nature coexist in harmony, with the "Loople Sendai"?
▶ For more information, please check the official website of Loople Sendai
In addition, Sendai offers over 1,000 different experiences!
▶For more information, please check the official Experience Sendai Activities website
For more information, please check each prefecture's tourism information page.
We also recommend using Sendai as a base to travel around popular tourist spots in Tohoku!
There are various convenient means of transportation.
Transportation by Shinkansen
- JAPAN RAIL PASS Unlimited use of trains and Shinkansen throughout Japan
▶ For more information, please check the Japan Rail Pass official website - JR EAST PASS Unlimited use of trains and Shinkansen from Tokyo to Tohoku
▶ For more information, please check the JR EAST PASS official website
Transportation by Expressway Bus
- Tohoku Highway Bus Ticket Unlimited use pass for the Tohoku area only
▶ For more information, please check the Tohoku Highway Bus Ticket official website
Transportation by Rental Car
- Tohoku Expressway Pass Unlimited use of expressways in the Tohoku area
▶ For more information, please check the Tohoku Expressway Pass official website
The following website will create a perfect itinerary for you. [External link opens]
Hirosaki Castle
Hirosaki Castle is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot that boasts approximately 2,600 cherry trees. The roof of the castle is covered with copper tiles that can withstand the weight of snow, a feature unique to castles in the Tohoku region.
Oirase Gorge
There are numerous breathtaking valleys at this tourist destination that have been awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide.
Tatehana Ganpeki Asa-ichi Morning Market
This is one of the largest morning markets in Japan, held only on Sunday mornings at sunrise, with around 300 stalls lined up.
Aomori scallops
Aomori apples
Hachinohe Senbei-jiru
Festival
- August 2-7
Aomori Nebuta Festival - July 31 - August 4
Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival
For more information, please check each prefecture's tourism information page.
Chusonji Temple
This Buddhist temple, built about 900 years ago, is a national treasure that remains exactly as it was when it was first built.
Genbikei
Carved by nature, the deep emerald green water flowing through the valley is beautiful. The area is famous for its "Flying Dango" (skewered glutinous rice dumplings served with sweet toppings).
Ryusendo Cave
One of Japan's three largest limestone caves, it features a mystical crystal-clear blue underground lake. It remains cool and comfortable even in summer.
Wanko Soba
Morioka Jajamen
Morioka cold noodles
Festival
- August 1-4
Morioka Sansa Dance - September 19-21
Kuji Autumn Festival
For more information, please check each prefecture's tourism information page.
Kakunodate Samurai District
This is an area where the samurai residences and streetscape from the Edo period (1603-1868) remains. Visitors can rent a kimono and stroll around the charming streets.
Tazawako Lake
With an enchanting cobalt blue surface, this is the deepest lake in Japan. One of the highlights of this lake is the statue of Tatsuko from the "Legend of Princess Tatsuko."
Shirakami-sanchi
This is one of the world's largest beech forests, stretching across the border between Aomori and Akita prefectures, and is registered as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
Inaniwa Udon
Kiritanpo
Babahera ice cream
Festival
- August 3-6
Kanto Festival - August 30
Omagari Hanabi
For more information, please check each prefecture's tourism information page.
Yamadera
The entire mountain serves as a place of training and worship, and visitors can climb the 1,015 stone steps. The panoramic view of the countryside from the temple hall near the summit is a must-see.
Ginzan Onsen Hot Springs
The traditional streets of the hot spring town are popular as a photogenic spot. The night view, illuminated by lights, is also very beautiful and captivates many people.
Cherry picking
Visitors can enjoy cherry picking from early June to early July.
Yamagata Soba Noodle
Yonezawa Beef
Tama Konnyaku (konjac balls)
Festival
- August 5-7
Yamagata Hanagasa Festival - April 29 - May 3
Yonezawa Uesugi Festival
For more information, please check each prefecture's tourism information page.
Tsurugajo Castle
Tsurugajo Castle, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles, is the symbol of Aizuwakamatsu city.
Ouchi-juku
This inn town features Edo period (1603-1868) style, old thatched-roof houses, and is often used as a filming location for movies and TV dramas.
Tsuchiyu Onsen Hot Springs
Fukushima Prefecture, a hot spring kingdom, ranks fourth in the number of hot springs in Japan, and Tsuchiyu Onsen is a popular hot spring district known for its skin-beautifying water.
Enban Gyoza
Sauce Katsudon
Kitakata Ramen
Festival
- August 1-3
Fukushima Waraji Festival - May 24-26
Soma Nomaoi Festival
For more information, please check each prefecture's tourism information page.
Access
Access from Osaka
For those using the Shinkansen
Take the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen "Nozomi" from Shin-Osaka Station to Tokyo Station. The ride takes about 150 minutes.
Transfer from the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen to the Tohoku Shinkansen at Tokyo Station.
Take the Tohoku Shinkansen "Hayabusa" or "Komachi" from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station (Miyagi Prefecture). The ride takes about 90 minutes.
For those traveling by plane
From Itami Airport (Osaka International Airport): To Sendai International Airport (14 flights daily in April)
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- Japan Airlines (JAL)
- IBEX Airlines
- Beach Aviation (Peach)
- Time required: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes
From Kansai International Airport: To Sendai International Airport (3 flights daily in April)
From the 2nd floor of Sendai International Airport, board the "Sendai Airport Access Line Sendai Airport Station". The journey to "Sendai Station" takes approximately 27 minutes.
For those using express buses
[Night bus] Board the JAMJAM Liner JX362 bus at 20:20 from the "Osaka-Kansai Expo Site".
Passing through Kyoto Station, arrive at the "Yodobashi Sendai Daiichi Building Bus Terminal" at 9:00 the next day.
minutes walk from the east exit of Sendai Station. The ride takes about 12 hours.
Access from Haneda Airport
- Monorail
From each terminal station, change to the JR line at Hamamatsucho Station (about 20 minutes) and head to Tokyo Station (about 10 minutes). - Keikyu
From each terminal station, change to the JR line at Keikyu Shinagawa Station (about 25 minutes) and head to Tokyo Station (about 10 minutes). - Limousine bus
From the bus stop at each terminal, it takes about 1 hour to the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station. (6 flights per day)
From Tokyo Station, take the Tohoku Shinkansen "Hayabusa" or "Komachi" to Sendai Station (Miyagi Prefecture). The ride takes about 90 minutes.
