Enjoyable activities in addition to sightseeing in Sendai
Sendai has a wealth of attractions with its rich nature, history, culture, food, and much more, but there are also plenty of activities you can experience on your trip.
In this article, we will introduce three popular activities that take advantage of Sendai’s history and nature.
No.1: Akagane Copper Workshop
In Japan, “copper” was once called “akagane” and its craftsmanship has been preserved and passed down for more than 400 years.
In the workshop, you will receive instructions directly from a copper craftsman to make your own original plate or sake cup from a single sheet of copper.
Experience the art of coppersmithing with a 400-year history that is unique to Sendai and create your own souvenirs!
| Address | 1-12-40 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi |
| Access | About 10 minutes on foot from Sendai Station |
| Time Required | 60 ~ 90 minutes |
| Fee | ¥5,500 JPY ~ (varies depending on what you make) |
| Number of participants | 1 ~ 3 people |
No. 2: ZIPLINE Adventure
At Spring Valley Sendai Izumi (a ski resort in winter), located at the foot of Mount Izumigatake in northern Sendai, you can enjoy a Zipline adventure during the green season.
By zipping down the zipline stretched across the mountain, you can feel the thrill as if you were Tarzan.
Enjoy the exciting and refreshing attractions at Mt. Izumigatake where it stays cool even in the summer.
| Address | 14-2 Aza Dakeyama, Fukuoka, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi |
| Access | About 50 minutes by bus from Izumi-chuo Station on the subway line from Sendai Station |
| Time Required | 90 ~ 120 minutes |
| Fee | ¥4,400 JPY ~ |
| Number of participants | 1 ~ 100 people |
No.3: Matsushima Hot Air Balloon Experience
Enjoy a panoramic view of Matsushima, one of Japan’s three most scenic spots from the sky!
In the Matsushima Hot Air Balloon Experience, the balloon will rise to a height of approximately 20 meters so you can enjoy the spectacular view of Matsushima. (For safety reasons, it is secured with ropes from four directions.)
[Matsushima Twilight] is a rare scenic experience that can only be seen when conditions are just right when the horizon glows orange before sunrise and is reflected on the water surface like a mirror.
| Address | 2 Isozaki Isojima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun |
| Access | About 15 minutes on foot from Takagimachi Station on the JR Senseki Line |
| Time Required | About 5 minutes |
| Fee | ¥3,000 JPY ~ |
| Number of participants | 1 ~ 50 people |