🛍️ HAPINA Nagakubo Shopping Street

HAPINA Nagakado Shopping Arcade is the closest arcade shopping street to Sendai Station. It extends from the main road in front of the station to Atago Kamisugi Avenue and connects with the "CLIS ROAD Shopping Arcade." The shopping street is home to a wide variety of shops. With a covered ceiling, you can comfortably enjoy shopping and strolling regardless of bad weather, such as rain or snow, or during the hot summer days. Additionally, there is a pedestrian bridge leading to the west exit of the station, making transportation convenient. There are about 250 shops in the shopping arcade, with a particularly rich selection of dining options, ranging from nationally renowned chain restaurants to Sendai's local specialties like beef tongue and sushi. There are also traditional fish cake shops suitable for souvenir shopping, Japanese grocery stores, and the convenience stores and drugstores that are essential during travel. This area is also the site of the "Sendai Tanabata Festival," one of the "Three Great Festivals of Tohoku," held annually from August 6 to 8. During the festival, colorful Tanabata decorations hang from the ceiling, and the shopping street is filled with tourists from all over Japan, creating a lively atmosphere.

The arcade shopping street closest to Sendai Station. It connects to Sendai Station via a pedestrian bridge. It gathers around 250 shops, including gourmet food, trendy clothing, and miscellaneous goods. It's also convenient for purchasing souvenirs or travel essentials. In August, the "Sendai Tanabata Festival" attracts a large number of tourists.