Access from Tokyo
If you want to save time, taking Shinkansen (bullet train) is the best way.
It takes only about one and a half hour from Tokyo to Sendai and the price is about 11,410 yen for one-way. More than 80 trains run between Tokyo and Sendai daily.
For foreign visitors, “Japan Rail Pass”, “JR East Pass Tohoku Area” and “JR East and South Hokkaido Rail Pass” are recommendable so that you can take the train cheaper than normal price.
You can reserve seat via JR East website.
Access by flight to Sendai Airport
Direct flights from Seoul, China (Beijing, Dalian, and Shanghai), Taiwan, and Hong Kong fly to Sendai Airport. Chartered flights also operate from several cities such as Bangkok and Malaysia.
Domestic flights connect eight cities in Japan to Sendai. Passengers landing at Nagoya or Kansai International Airports can transfer to a domestic flight to Sendai Airport.
Please note that there are no direct flights from Tokyo (Haneda or Narita) to Sendai Airport.
Access Map
For a comprehensive overview of transportation routes, including railway connections and airport access, please refer to the access map provided by the Sendai Convention Bureau.
Please note that the map was published in October 2025. For the latest schedules and fares, please check the official websites of the respective transportation operators (e.g., JR East, airlines, and Sendai Airport).
