Sendai Daikannon

仙台大観音

Sendai Daikannon is a huge statue of the Buddhist figure Kannon in Izumi Ward, northern Sendai. It is 100 meters tall, a height chosen to mark the 100th anniversary of Sendai City. Visitors enter through a dragon-mouth gate and ride an elevator inside the 12-level statue. Windows near the top look out over Sendai and the Pacific Ocean.

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Visitor information

Admission: From January 1, 2026, admission is 500 yen for junior high students and older.
Getting there: From Sendai Station bus stop No. 14, take the bus for Izumi Village and get off at Sendai Daikannon-mae (1-minute walk); about 30 minutes by taxi from JR Sendai Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The inside has 12 levels, reached by elevator.
Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The inside of the statue has 12 levels and you go up by elevator.
The interior is a Buddhist place of worship: floors 3 to 11 hold 108 Buddha statues. Visitors may simply look around.
Buddhist temples welcome visitors of all faiths. You can enjoy the buildings and gardens without joining any prayer, burning incense or buying charms.
Many halls ask you to take off your shoes. Wear socks and shoes that are easy to slip off, and keep a bag for your shoes if none is provided.
Photography is often not allowed inside halls. Follow the signs and ask staff if you are unsure.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Miyagi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.