From airport arrival to Tohoku University
Source: https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/pre-arrival-e/access-e/ Parent: https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/
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Arriving in Sendai
Getting from Major Cities to Sendai
There are several ways to reach Sendai. You can fly directly to Sendai Airport via international or domestic flights from major cities, or travel within Japan by Shinkansen. The Shinkansen journey from Tokyo to Sendai takes approximately two hours.
For mid- to long-term residents, it is recommended to enter Japan through one of the following airports, where residence cards are issued immediately after landing permission: \ Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Chubu Centrair International Airport, Kansai International Airport, New Chitose Airport, Hiroshima Airport, Fukuoka Airport, Sendai Airport, or Naha Airport. \ \ If you arrive at any airport other than those listed above, your residence card will be issued several days after completion of resident registration.
Coming to Sendai via Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport
You can fly into Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) and travel the rest of the distance by train.
From Sendai International Airport to Sendai Station
From Sendai Airport, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach Sendai Station by the Sendai Airport Transit train.
Transportation from Sendai Station
From Sendai Station to Campuses
Youtube video walkthrough: How to Get to the Aobayama, Kawauchi, and Katahira Campuses from Sendai Station
From Sendai Station to University dormitories
Youtube video walkthrough : Getting to the International House Sanjo 1 & 2 and Sanjo Staff Housing from Sendai Station by Bus
Bus Stop Information
*Assistance Upon Arrival*
The International Support Center offers the below assistance for international researchers:
- Support at the arrival airport (limited to Haneda and Narita airport)
- Our support team will meet you at the arrival hall of Haneda/Narita airport after your arrival in Japan, and guide you through the process of purchasing Shinkansen tickets as well as guiding you to the correct train platform at the airport to board your connecting train.
- Guidance after arrival in Sendai
- ISC provides greet-and-guide transportation arrangements which includes meeting guests at the Sendai airport or train station and personally escorting them to their accommodations or our campuses.
- Please note that public transportation is used for this support service.
Please be advised that the ticket fees and any fees that incur due to changes in travel plans shall be borne by the researcher/faculty members in entirety.
Related Links
Narita International Airport\ Sendai Airport\ East Japan Railway Co.\ Sendai City Transportation Bureau\ Campus Suttle Service