Sendai Foodie Tour: Morning Market, Lunch & Treats

About this experience

Join us on a walking foodie tour in Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture), the largest city in Tohoku region. Sendai is renowned for its diverse culinary offerings, featuring a wide variety of delicious local dishes such as Gyutan (grilled beef tongue), Zunda (sweetened edamame paste), and fresh seafood from the nearby coast. Let's take a stroll around Sendai and savor the delicious local cuisine! Be sure to skip the breakfast, we'll stop at least 5 shops or restaurants to full your belly. We have several lunch options to cater to your preferences.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 30min

   We start the walking tour of gourmet city Sendai from its heart, Sendai Station.

2. Stop 2 · 30min

   Sendai Asaichi is a fresh food morining market that has continued since the post-war period, where you can enjoy various items from fresh seafood to delicious side dishes.

3. Stop 3 · 45min

   Ichibancho is the main shopping streets of Sendai, with plenty of shops and eateries gathered. Stretching 1.5km from Sendai Station, this shopping arcade is sure to have stores that match your preferences.

4. Stop 4 · 15min

   A temple located in Sendai's shopping arcade, Sendai Shiro, beloved by the citizens of Sendai, is enshrined. Let's pay a visit to this temple, which is believed to bring prosperity in business and safety to the home.

5. Stop 5 · 1h

   Kokubuncho is the largest entertainment district in the Tohoku region, bustling with izakayas, snack bars, karaoke joints, and more at night. It's also a great place to have lunch.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• The guide will be waiting Sendai Station West Exit in front of “Welcome to Sendai,” near Exit 2-2 on the 2nd floor, holding a blue sign HIS

End point

• The end point depends on where you'll have lunch. Usually, Kokubuncho area or Ichibancho shopping arcade area.

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.