Timeline
10:00
Start at the Touhoku University Museum. Arriving at opening time helps you beat the crowds and enjoy the exhibits in peace.
10:45
Walk four minutes to Patissrie KEYAKI for a pastry or coffee. It is a short stroll from the museum entrance, perfect for a mid-morning break.
11:15
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Head to the Tohoku University Botanical Gardens. This is a longer walk of forty-two minutes northwest, leading you into a quiet space with over 800 species of plants. It is a gentle way to spend the rest of the morning.
Local tip
The botanical gardens are large. If you prefer a shorter walk, you can skip the garden and stay in the museum area, but the walk offers a nice change of scenery.
Check before you go
- Patissrie KEYAKI is closed on Wednesdays. Check the hours if you are visiting mid-week.
- The museum opens at 10:00 on weekdays and weekends, so arriving right at start time is ideal.
Worth knowing
- Patissrie KEYAKI is open at 10:45 only on Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sendai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).