Sendai Station Guide: JR Tohoku Shinkansen Lines, Tickets & Travel Hub Access
Sendai Station (仙台駅): Gateway to the Tohoku Region
Sendai Station is the primary transportation hub of Miyagi Prefecture and the largest railway station in the Tohoku region. Serving as a vital link between Tokyo and Northern Japan, it offers seamless transfers between high-speed Shinkansen lines and local JR networks.
Railway Lines and Services
Sendai Station is operated primarily by JR East, providing extensive coverage for both long-distance travelers and local commuters.
Tohoku Shinkansen: High-speed rail connecting Tokyo to Shin-Aomori.
Tohoku Main Line: Major regional artery serving Miyagi and neighboring prefectures.
Senzan Line: Connecting Sendai to Yamagata City.
Senseki Line: Access to the scenic Matsushima Bay and Ishinomaki.
Operating Hours and Facilities
The station is designed to accommodate early-morning commuters and late-night travelers with the following service hours:
Station Gate Access: Available from the first train departure until the final arrival of the day.
JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi):
Main Counters: 05:30 – 22:30
Travel Service Centers: 09:30 – 19:00 (Hours may vary by specific window)
Location and Access
Address: 1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 980-0021
Historical Significance: First opened on December 15, 1887, Sendai Station has evolved into a modern multi-level complex featuring extensive shopping (S-PAL) and dining options.
Navigation: View Sendai Station on Google Maps
