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title: "Sendai Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sendai
description: "The City of Trees along Japan's northeast coast"
---

# Sendai

🇯🇵 · Japan · Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan

> "The City of Trees along Japan's northeast coast"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.1h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 10
- **Cruise Lines:** 2

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Apr (4 sailings), Aug (3 sailings), Oct (2 sailings)

## About Sendai

Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, about 300km north of Tokyo. Ships dock at Sendai-Shiogama Port, and shuttles or trains connect to the city centre. The city is called the City of Trees because of the zelkova-lined avenues, particularly along Jozenji-dori, which is covered by a green canopy in summer.

Zuihoden, the mausoleum of Date Masamune (the feudal lord who founded Sendai), is an ornate building with gold detailing set in a forested hillside. Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle) ruins sit on a hill above the city with views and a statue of Date Masamune on horseback. Matsushima Bay, about 30 minutes away, has over 200 pine-covered islands and is considered one of Japan's three most scenic views. Gyutan (grilled beef tongue) is Sendai's signature dish, served at restaurants throughout the city. The Japanese Yen is the currency.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen)
- **Language:** Japanese
- **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude

## Location

Coordinates: 38.2722, 141.0311

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Sendai/@38.2722,141.0311,13z)
- [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Sendai&ll=38.2722,141.0311&z=13)

## Nearby Ports

- [Sakata](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sakata.md): 70 nm
- [Miyako-Iwate](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/miyako-iwate.md): 93 nm
- [Niigata](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/niigata.md): 97 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md)
- [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/alaska-japan-discovery-yokohama-to-vancouver~NCL-JADE-20270424-16.md)**

- **Price:** €1,334 per person (€2,668 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Norwegian Jade](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-jade.md)
- **Duration:** 16 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-04-24
- **Itinerary:** Alaska & Japan Discovery – Yokohama to Vancouver

## Featured Cruises from Sendai

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Lacquer & Tide – Hiroshima, Kanazawa & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-tide-hiroshima-kanazawa-busan~NCL-JADE-20261029-14.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-29 | 14 | €1,752 |

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