Sendai Play Atlas
How to spend a day in Sendai — with kids, in any weather
A practical guide to Sendai for families and visitors: what to do, what is on this month, how long it takes to get between places, and how to build it all into one workable day.
This month
2026 edition — updated 2026-08-01 Sendai in August — festivals and days out with kids The Sendai Tanabata Festival, the fireworks the night before, and summer at the aquarium. What is on in Sendai in August 2026, and how to build it into a day that works with children.Find it by situation
It is raining. It is Saturday and nothing is planned. Start from the situation you are actually in, and work out how to build the day around it.
Rainy days Sendai on a rainy day with kids — how to build a day that stays dry Rescue a washed-out day: indoor places, and the order to visit them in. Weekends A weekend in Sendai with the family — how to plan the day For the "where shall we go this weekend?" question — morning, afternoon and evening. With children Places to go with children in Sendai — choosing by age Preschoolers and school-age children need different days out. Choose by age. Watching magic Watching magic in Sendai with children — daytime shows and how to enjoy them Most magic venues here are evening bars. What to do if you want to bring children.