Aoba-ku, Sendai

Name: Aoba-ku
Address: Sendai, Japan

#21 among attractions in Sendai

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Aoba-ku is one of five wards of Sendai, the largest city in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Aoba-ku encompasses 302.278 km² and had a population of 296,551, with 147,622 households as of March 1, 2012. ()

Alternative names: Area: 116.7 mi²Coordinates: 38°16'9"N, 140°52'14"E

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Aoba-ku – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aoba Castle, Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sendai City Museum, The Miyagi Museum of Art.

1.4 miSW
Landmark castle with exhibition hall
Aoba Castle, Sendai
36 min walk • Aoba Castle, a historical landmark perched on the hills of Sendai, Japan, stands as a testament to the region's storied past. Constructed by the powerful daimyo Date Masamune in 1601, this castle, also known as Sendai Castle, overlooks the city from its strategic...
~1380 ftSW
Music venue
Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sendai
7 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...
1.2 miSW
Exhibits on local history and culture
Sendai City Museum, Sendai
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sendai, Japan, the Sendai City Museum stands as a testament to the rich history and culture of the region. This institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the heritage of Sendai, with a particular focus on the legacy of the Date clan...
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum
The Miyagi Museum of Art, Sendai
24 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.
1.1 miNE
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Sendai Tōshōgū, Sendai
28 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.
0.7 miSE
Observation decks and towers, Shopping centre, Office
Aer, Sendai
19 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.
~1850 ftSW
Library
Sendai Mediatheque, Sendai
9 min walk • Sendai Mediatheque is a library in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was designed by Toyo Ito in 1995 and completed in 2001.
1 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Aoba Shrine, Sendai
27 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.
1 miS
History museum, Universities and schools, Science museum
Tohoku University, Sendai
27 min walk • Tohoku University, or Tohokudai is a Japanese national university located in Sendai, Miyagi in the Tōhoku Region, Japan.
1 miE
Museum, Theme park, Amusement park
Sendai Anpanman children's museum and mall, Sendai
25 min walk • Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall is an "Anpanman" theme park located in Odawara-yamamotocho, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
~1510 ftS
38°15'54"N • 140°52'12"E
Rensa, Sendai
8 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aoba-ku?

Nearby attractions include Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sendai (7 min walk), Rensa, Sendai (8 min walk), Sendai Mediatheque, Sendai (9 min walk), Aer, Sendai (19 min walk).

How to get to Aoba-ku by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aoba-ku:

Bus

県庁市役所前 • Lines: 899/S999 (2 min walk)
Futsukamachi Kita Yobancho • Lines: 899/S999 (6 min walk)

Metro

Kotodai-Koen • Lines: 仙台市南北線 (Sendai Namboku Line) (16 min walk)
Kita-Yobancho • Lines: 仙台市南北線 (Sendai Namboku Line) (6 min walk)

Train

Aoba-dōri (19 min walk)
Kita-Sendai (23 min walk)