Izumi-ku, Sendai

Name: Izumi-ku
Address: Sendai, Japan

#37 among attractions in Sendai

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Izumi-ku is the northernmost ward of the city of Sendai, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2017, the ward had a population of 215,048 and a population density of 1470 persons per km² in 90,336 households. The total area of the ward was 146.61 square kilometres. Izumi-ku is the twelfth-largest ward in Japan in terms of area, and third-largest in Sendai. Formerly the independent city of Izumi, the population of the area expanded extremely rapidly from the mid-1970s onwards as a bedroom community for central Sendai. In 1988, the city of Izumi was annexed by Sendai. ()

Alternative names: Area: 56.61 mi²Coordinates: 38°19'35"N, 140°52'54"E

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Nearby attractions include: Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Miyagi Stadium, Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sekisui Heim Super Arena.

0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Sendai
13 min walk • Yurtec Stadium Sendai is a dynamic sports venue located in the heart of Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region of Japan. Built in 1997, the stadium is primarily used for football and serves as the home ground for the Vegalta Sendai team, which competes in the J1...
3.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Miyagi Stadium, Sendai
96 min walk • Miyagi Stadium stands as a modern tribute to sports and culture in Sendai, Japan. This impressive sport venue was constructed with the vision of hosting international events and invigorating the local community through the power of sports.
4.2 miS
Music venue
Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sendai
108 min walk • The Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, located in the bustling city of Sendai, Japan, is a distinguished cultural venue that serves as a hub for a variety of performing arts and community events. This prominent establishment has become a cornerstone for cultural expression...
3.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Sendai
101 min walk • The Sekisui Heim Super Arena, a premier sports venue located in the vibrant city of Sendai, Japan, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to fostering a strong sporting culture. This multifunctional arena is not only a hub for athletic events but also serves as...
4.2 miSW
Historic Shinto shrine on serene grounds
Ōsaki Hachimangū, Sendai
108 min walk • Ōsaki Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. The main shrine building has been designated a National Treasure of Japan.
3.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Sendai Daikannon, Sendai
92 min walk • Sendai Daikannon, officially known as the Sendai Tendou Byakue Daikannon, is a large statue of Byakue Kannon bearing a gem in her hand located in Sendai, Japan.
4.6 miS
Museum, Art museum
The Miyagi Museum of Art, Sendai
117 min walk • The Miyagi Museum of Art opened in Sendai, Japan, in 1981. The collection has as its primary focus works associated with Miyagi Prefecture and the Tōhoku region more generally, from the Meiji period to the present day, and also includes paintings by Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee.
3.2 miS
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Sendai Tōshōgū, Sendai
82 min walk • Sendai Tōshōgū is the memorial shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Five of its buildings, all dating to 1654, have been designated Important Cultural Properties. The torii and gates were damaged in the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
4.4 miS
Observation decks and towers, Shopping centre, Office
Aer, Sendai
112 min walk • Aer is a skyscraper in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Rising 31 stories to a height of 145.5 m, Aer was the tallest building in the Tōhoku region until 2010 and the completion of the Sendai Trust Tower and was partially constructed by robots.
4.3 miS
Library
Sendai Mediatheque, Sendai
110 min walk • Sendai Mediatheque is a library in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was designed by Toyo Ito in 1995 and completed in 2001.
3.2 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Aoba Shrine, Sendai
81 min walk • Aoba Shrine is the memorial shrine of Date Masamune, located in Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, near the site of the former Aoba Castle.