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Sendai, Japan
Japan

Sendai

city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

6°C · this month$3,100/mo1,061,17757 m2 missions from 2 countries
Photo: Nryate · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Sendai

Monthly budget
$3,100/mo
Prices vs USA: 69%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 158.33 JPY
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 0.2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
86%
of people online
Air quality
11.5
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Japanese
Emergency
119 · 118 · 110
Plug types
NEMA 5-15, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+81

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 14, 2025

Climate by month

NovemberNow
Temperature
21°−6°
Rain
127 mm
Humidity
89%
Temperature, °C

Best months: July, August, and September

NASA POWER

Embassies & consulates in Sendai

2 missions from 2 countries

Consulate General 1

Honorary Consulate 1

Where to eat in Sendai

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Sendai · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Sendai?

The travel guide to Sendai lists Oden Sankichi, Ichimuan, Kaki Toku, Kameki Sushi, and Rikyu.

Is Sendai safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Japan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.2 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Sendai?

Roughly $3,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Japan price levels (69% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Sendai in November?

In November Sendai averages a high of 21°C, a low of -6°C and about 127 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Sendai?

2 diplomatic missions, including South Korea (Consulate General).

Cities in Japan

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.