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TOURISM IN JAPAN
SENDAI
S
endai is known as the “City of Trees”
because of its great natural heritage.
It is also a hub of economy, industry,
and culture of northeastern Japan.
Far but easily accessed by bullet
train from Tokyo, this compact modern
city takes pride in its forward thinking and
intercultural openness.
Sendai is known as the
“City of Trees” because of
its great natural heritage.
Established in 1991, Sendai International Centre
exists as a place for international and intellectual
exchange. The building itself has an abundance
of facilities and equipment to cater to the needs
of any company or organization looking to host
an event, presentation, or meeting under global
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing,
Exhibitions). March 2015 brought the
completion of the new convention center—the
Exhibition Building with 2 exhibition halls of
1000 and 2000 square meters. The main hall can
accommodate 1000 people. It is easily accessible
within 4 minutes from Sendai Station with the
newly opened Sendai Subway Tozai Line.
Entrance to the hot spring at Sakan.
Matsushima is located in the central region of
Miyagi Prefecture around 30 kilometers from
Sendai. Some 260 islands, large and small,
are scattered throughout the picturesque
Matsushima Bay. This beautiful place is bursting
with fantastic scenery that has been designated
as one of the three most scenic sites of Japan,
and delicious seasonal food. In December 2013,
Matsushima joined the Most Beautiful Bays in
the World Club. Due to the fertile water of the
ocean in the bay, oysters are famous in this area.
A unique oyster cruise with lunch on board is
awaiting the visitors.
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine.
One of them is called
Sakan with a 1000 years
old tradition. It is known
for its exquisite food and
comforting atmosphere.
SENDAI, A HUB OF ECONOMY,
INDUSTRY AND CULTURE OF
NORTHEASTERN JAPAN
Aomori
Another spectacular experience is the Akiu
hot spring area, located about 15 km west of
central Sendai city, and is in the valley formed
by Natori River. In the 6 th century, Emperor
Kinmei bathed there for its curing waters and
is still famous today for its healing properties.
It is close to central Sendai city, so many people
visit there for stay-over or single-day bathing.
Along Natori River, there are dozens of hotels
and ryokans. One of them is called Sakan with
a 1000 year old tradition. It is known for its
exquisite food and comforting atmosphere.
Akita
Sendai, the capital of Miyagi
prefecture, has a population
of 1.08 million and is
located in Japan’s Tohoku
(northeast) Region,
Morioka
Yamagata
350 km
Nagano
Niigata
SENDAI
Toyama
Okayama
(217,48 miles)
仙台市は宮城県の県庁所在地で
人口は108万人、東北地方に位置す
る。太平洋に面しており東京からの
距離は350キロメートルだ。
Hachinohe
Tokyo
Yokohama
Hiroshima
Nagoya
Kyoto
Fukuoka
Osaka
Kagoshima
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