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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sendai

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sendai, Japan

Updated February 13, 2025

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Sendai Daikannon

Sendai, Japan

Sendai Daikannon

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.
The summit, 2007.

Sendai, Japan

Mount Hiyori

Officially the lowest mountain in Japan.
Behold an ancient forest at this unique museum.

Sendai, Japan

Tomizawa Site (Underground Forest Museum)

A 20,000-year-old fossilized forest is preserved at this unique museum.
You need to try Hosoya’s burger when you’re in Sendai.

Sendai, Japan

Hosoya’s Sandwich

Established in 1950, this humble burger joint is the oldest surviving one in Japan.
The stele is largely neglected and forgotten today.

Sendai, Japan

Kashikobuchi Spider Stele

A long-forgotten homage to an eldritch, sassy spider yōkai that was once worshipped here as a god.
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Oshima Island and the red Togetsukyō Bridge

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Matsushima Bay

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.
12 miles from Sendai
A closer look at the stone

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Shinseki Shiroishi (God Stone of Shiroishi)

A town's namesake rock has served as a spiritual matchmaker for hundreds of years.
22 miles from Sendai

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Hosoya’s Sandwich

Established in 1950, this humble burger joint is the oldest surviving one in Japan.
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