Sendai Mediatheque, Sendai

Name: Sendai Mediatheque
Address: 2-1 Kasugamachi Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-0821, Japan
Telephone: +81 22-713-3171

#18 among attractions in Sendai

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Facts and practical information

Sendai Mediatheque is a library in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was designed by Toyo Ito in 1995 and completed in 2001. ()

Local name: せんだいメディアテーク Opened: 26 January 2001 (23 years ago)Height: 120 ftCoordinates: 38°15'56"N, 140°51'58"E

Address

2-1 Kasugamachi Aoba-kuSendai 980-0821 Japan

Contact

+81 22-713-3171

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Day trips

Sendai Mediatheque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aoba Castle, Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sendai City Museum, Ōsaki Hachimangū.

1 miSW
Landmark castle with exhibition hall
Aoba Castle, Sendai
27 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...
~550 ftE
Music venue
Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sendai
3 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...
0.8 miSW
Exhibits on local history and culture
Sendai City Museum, Sendai
21 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...
1.2 miNW
Historic Shinto shrine on serene grounds
Ōsaki Hachimangū, Sendai
32 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.
1 miS
Ornate mausoleum of an Edo feudal lord
Zuihoden, Sendai
26 min walk • Zuihōden in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan is the mausoleum complex of Date Masamune and his heirs, daimyō of the Sendai Domain.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
The Miyagi Museum of Art, Sendai
16 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.
1.4 miNE
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Sendai Tōshōgū, Sendai
37 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.
0.8 miE
Observation decks and towers, Shopping centre, Office
Aer, Sendai
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1.2 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Aoba Shrine, Sendai
31 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.
~1850 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Aoba-ku, Sendai
9 min walk • 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.
1.3 miW
Sacred and religious sites
Kameoka Hachimangū, Sendai
33 min walk • Kameoka Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. It is the tutelary shrine of the Date clan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sendai Mediatheque open?

Sendai Mediatheque is open:

Monday 9 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 10 pm
Thursday 9 am - 10 pm
Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 10 pm
Sunday 9 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sendai Mediatheque?

Nearby attractions include Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sendai (3 min walk), Rensa, Sendai (6 min walk), Aoba-ku, Sendai (9 min walk), The Miyagi Museum of Art, Sendai (16 min walk).

How to get to Sendai Mediatheque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sendai Mediatheque:

Bus

春日町 • Lines: 899/S999 (2 min walk)
Kimachidori 1chome • Lines: 899/S999 (6 min walk)

Metro

Kotodai-Koen • Lines: 仙台市南北線 (Sendai Namboku Line) (8 min walk)
Omachi Nishi-koen • Lines: 仙台市東西線 (Sendai Tozai Line) (12 min walk)

Train

Aoba-dōri (20 min walk)
Kita-Sendai (30 min walk)