Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
仙台うみの杜水族館
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is in Miyagino Ward, in the eastern part of Sendai. Here visitors can see and learn about many kinds of fish and other sea life. One of the highlights is a large school of more than 25,000 Japanese pilchards swimming together. It is an easy half-day trip from central Sendai by train and shuttle bus.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
9:00–17:30.
- Getting there
From Sendai Station, take a train to Nakanosakae Station (about 18 minutes), then the free shuttle bus (about 7 minutes).
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The aquarium has a school of over 25,000 Japanese pilchards.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Aquariums and zoos take a few hours to see. Plan a prayer time in your visit and check the map for quiet spaces.
- Snack stands may sell sausages and other pork products. Check the ingredients or bring your own snacks where allowed.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Miyagi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Miyagi
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:26
- Sunrise06:06
- Dhuhr11:22
- Asr14:11
- Maghrib16:33
- Isha18:03
Times are calculated for Sendai. Times may differ elsewhere in Miyagi.
Places to pray near Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
Sendai International Airport Prayer Room
- Wudu (ablution) area
Halal food near Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: 広瀬川, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): japan.travel