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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sendai

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

Updated October 6, 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.
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.
The summit, 2007.

Sendai, Japan

Mount Hiyori

Officially the lowest mountain in Japan.
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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.
The heart seen from the viewing area level with it.

Sendai, Japan

Nozokibashi Heart

A heart-shaped rock hollow amid lush scenery in Japan.
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Cheerful octopus decor

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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market

One of the last great old-school fish markets in Japan's Tohoku Region.
10 miles from Sendai

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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.
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