Published date: January 1, 2026
Convenient hotel directly connected to the station! ⭐️ With a convenience store next door
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
First trip to Sendai and Matsushima, 2 nights and 3 days
I stayed on the first day‼️
It was my first time at APA Hotel❗️
① Directly connected to the station 🚉
Being directly connected to the station was great; it helped me during the rain and snow⭐️
② Luggage storage 🧳
On the day of check-in and the next day, I could store my luggage for free.
(The lockers at Sendai Station get filled up quickly, so it was really appreciated⭐️)
③ Convenience store nearby 🏪
There was a Lawson convenience store next to the building, which was convenient for quick snacks⭐️
④ Books available 📗
There were books and pamphlets related to APA Hotel in the room; it seems like a good idea to read if you're interested📚️
Also, it seems they provide a free morning newspaper in the lobby every day.
⑤ The TV was big 😳
I was surprised by the large TV in the room!
It had anime, dramas, and movies built-in.
There were quite a few options, so it might be nice to watch if you have some time to spare.
⑥ Breakfast 🍽
The breakfast was buffet-style and could be used by both guests and non-guests.
There were some Sendai specialty dishes like the following, so be sure to try them out!
- Beef Tongue Curry
- Zunda Mochi
- Harako Rice
- Sasakamaboko
- Mapo Tofu Yakisoba
⑦ Welcome coffee
There was a coffee maker in the lobby, which was available for free!
Experiences during the trip
First trip to Sendai and Matsushima, 2 nights and 3 days
The first day was sightseeing in Sendai City✨
① Sendai Station 🚉
This time, I took the Shinkansen 🚄
There seemed to be a lot of people, possibly due to the homecoming rush.
Also, the station was larger than I expected, with many shops!
② Date's Beef Tongue Honpo 🍖
When it comes to Sendai, "beef tongue" is a must, so I went to "Date's Beef Tongue Honpo" located on the Beef Tongue Street in the station and had the "Premium Sirloin Set Meal".
*I went right when they opened, but there was already a line, so be careful when you go to eat.
③ Sightseeing in Sendai City with the Loople Sendai 🚌
By purchasing the "Loople Sendai" one-day pass (630 yen), I was able to use the bus for unlimited rides and visited the following sightseeing spots 💨
- Zuihoden
- Sendai Castle Ruins
- Statue of Date Masamune
- Osaki Hachiman Shrine
- Jozenji-dori
④ A trip to Murakamiya Mochiten for Zunda Mochi 🥢
When it comes to Zunda Mochi, it had to be "Murakamiya Mochiten", so I went there!
It was indeed popular, and there was a line in front of the store.
I had a set of one of each type (Zunda, Walnut, Black Sesame).
*Payments were cash only, so please be careful.
⑤ SENDAI Illumination Pageant ✨️
An annual illumination event held in December 🌟
This year marked its 40th anniversary.
I'm glad I could participate in such a historic event!
⑥ AER Observation Terrace 🌃
An observation terrace that you can enter for free
Open from 10 AM to 8 PM! It’s also close to Sendai Station, so be sure to check it out!