Sendai

Sendai

仙台

Sendai is Tohoku's largest city, known as the 'City of Trees' (Mori no Miyako). University city with the famous Tohoku University.

Population

1.1 juta

Average Rent

¥35,000–¥55,000/bulan

Indonesian Community

~1,000 orang

Highlights

  • 1University city (Tohoku University)
  • 2Very affordable living
  • 3Tanabata Festival (largest festival)
  • 41.5h to Tokyo (Shinkansen)
  • 5Beautiful nature — mountains & coast

Recommended Areas

Aoba-ku (青葉区)

City center & university area

Miyagino-ku (宮城野区)

Near Sendai station, affordable area

Transportation

Sendai Municipal Subway (2 lines), JR Tohoku/Senzan Line, Bus — IC card (icsca/Suica). Easy to navigate.

Halal Food

10+ halal restaurants. Kokubuncho & university area. Sendai Mosque provides info.

Indonesian Community

PPI Sendai (based at Tohoku University), Sendai Mosque, active student community.

Cost of Living

Average Rent¥35,000–¥55,000/bulan
Cost of Living¥100,000–¥160,000/bulan

Other Cities

Sendai — City Guide | Indonesian Guide to Japan