Sendai Airport is located in Miyagi Prefecture, straddling Natori City and Iwanuma City. It stands as the largest airport in the area, and acts as an indispensable tourist base for the entire region. As such, it offers a full range of convenient services for both domestic and international travelers alike.

The number of international flights is increasing by the year. The Taipei route runs daily, the Seoul route runs on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and the Dalian and Beijing routes run on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Sendai Airport offers several options of transportation to get to your destination, varying in price, travel time, and convenience. Below is a list of the available transportation types, with a quick outline of how to get to each one from the Arrivals Gate. Select the best choice for you based on your travel needs and preferences.

There are several trains servicing Sendai Airport. For a budget-friendly option, consider taking a train to your destination.

There are several buses servicing Sendai Airport, as well as sightseeing buses. Buses are a budget-friendly option; however, please be mindful when traveling with large luggage.

Note that the previously available Limousine Buses have been indefinitely suspended since March 2024, and have not yet resumed operation. Please see official bus website for more details.

If you prefer a more direct and convenient mode of transportation, we recommend taking a taxi. This is especially recommended for those with bulky luggage. Many taxis now also accept credit cards and e-money.

You'll find the taxi stand just past Exit 4 to the right.

For the most convenient option, especially if you plan to explore the greater Tohoku region, consider renting a car. Car rental shops are scattered throughout the airport, with the rental car service counter on the first floor. For more information on the services and fees, see the Rental Car section below.

Before you leave the airport, we recommend stopping by the Michinoku Tourist Information area, just past the International Arrivals Gate on the right side of the building. Here, you can find plenty of useful information on sightseeing in Sendai, as well as purchase tickets to other forms of sightseeing-related transportation.

Now that you’ve decided which mode of transportation to take, it’s time to head to your destination. Below is a list of transportation options to get you from Sendai Airport to Sendai City, the primary tourist hub of Miyagi Prefecture. JR Sendai Station, located in the heart of the city, serves as a key point of access for Miyagi Prefecture and other areas of the Tohoku Region.

The easiest way to get to Sendai City is by train. It's more punctual than other modes of transportation, and with a direct route from Sendai Airport Station to JR Sendai Station (via the Sendai Airport Access Line), you don't even have to worry about transfers.


Getting there:

As mentioned above, the previously available Limousine Buses have been indefinitely suspended since March 2024, and have not yet resumed operation. However, there are several regular buses servicing Sendai Airport, as well as sightseeing buses.


For those who wish for hassle-free sightseeing, not bound by time restrictions, we recommend renting a car. Reservations can be made in advance for an even smoother process.


Getting there:

Matsushima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, and a popular attraction visited by tourists from Japan and abroad. Access from Sendai Airport is as follows:

Getting There:

The Sendai Castle Ruins is the former site of the Sendai Clan's castle, known for its statue of Lord Date Masamune mounted on his horse.

You will need to take two buses to get there: the Sendai Airport Access Line, and the Loople Sendai Sightseeing Bus. (Detailed instructions below.)

Important to Note:
The Loople Sendai Bus requires exact fare (or an IC card/one-day pass), and is paid as you get off the bus. We recommend preparing exact change in advance, or purchasing/charging an IC card before boarding. As mentioned above, you can also buy a special one-day Loople Sendai ticket at the Michinoku Tourist Information Center at the airport.

For more information, see the Loople Sendai Bus Official Website

Getting There:

Akiu Onsen is a hot spring resort in Sendai. Access is as follows.

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Zuihouden is said to enshrine Date Masamune, the first lord of Sendai. Access is as follows.

Getting There:

The smoothest way to get to Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port, a shopping facility where you can buy clothes and miscellaneous goods at great prices, is by car.

Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port Official Website

Below are two ways to access the park, by car and by train.

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Easy transportation is essential for a smooth trip. So be sure to check the information carefully in advance, and have a wonderful time on your Japan journey!



Text by: Shoe Press
English translation by: Kei Suzuki