Introduction of “Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium” to Offer Even More Attractive Shows and Brand New Facility, and New and Long-loved Eateries Around It

As one of the touristic attractions Sendai has to offer, “Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium” (仙台うみの杜水族館) has added more attractiveness to its signature show of a school of a certain kind of fish, and will open a brand new facility in the mid of July. Let’s take a look at the two renewed attractions as well as a newly opened cafe as its first outlet in Tohoku area and a long-loved Italian restaurant which are perfect for fulfilling your appetite after enjoying the aquarium.

At “Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium”, witness the new spectacular show of 25,000 sardine, and adore African penguins at the new facility opening in the coming July

At “UMINO-MORI Stadium” (うみの杜スタジアム) of “Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium” (仙台うみの杜水族館) equipped with 100 tanks accommodating 50,000 fish and water animals in 300 species, Tohoku region’s most energetic performances of dolphins and sea lions are presented. But that is not the only highlight of the aquarium. At the huge water tank “Sparkling of Life”, a renewed show in which 25,000 sardine and the original music are orchestrated embodying the dynamism and the energy of the school is offered. Besides, a new facility of African penguins scheduled to open in mid-July, at which you will enjoy observing them actively swimming, nesting and raising. You can also see them from the attached food court, so you can enjoy your meal time even more.

Opening Hours	Admission 9:00AM – 5:00PM (close at 5:30PM)
Address	4-6 Nakano, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access	A 7-minute ride on Sendai Umi-no Mori Suizokukan (仙台うみの杜水族館) bound bus from Nakanosakae Station which is 8 stations away on JR Senseki Line from Sendai Station
URL	http://www.uminomori.jp/umino/en/index.html

“gelato pique cafe creperie”, an authentic French creperie opening the first time in Tohoku region

“gelato pique cafe creperie”, a creperie produced and ran by ‘gelato pique’, a loungewear brand with the concept of ‘adult dessert’, offers authentic crapes that are crispy on the outside and chewy in the inside. In addition to crepes, you can also enjoy a variety of items such as gelato made with particular attention to materials, manufacturing methods, and quality, and beverages in many kinds. The signature item ‘Butter and Sugar Crape’ is truly a gem with crispy texture and exquisite sweetness and butter flavor.

Opening Hours	10:00AM – 8:00PM
Address	3-7-2 Nakano, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access	An 8-minute walk from Nakanosakae Station which is 8 stations away on JR Senseki Line from Sendai Station
URL	https://tabelog.com/en/miyagi/A0401/A040102/4025155/

“Mori-no Yakata”, an eatery like a medieval Western-style building offering fresh pasta with a rich texture

When in “Mori-no Yakata Sendai-higashi” (森乃館 仙台東店), an Italian restaurant in a building that looks like a medieval Western-style building, do not miss its signature flat fresh pasta whose feature is a chewy texture. ‘Butter Shrimp Curry-fu Pasta’ (バターシュリンプカレー風パスタ) only available at the Sendai-higashi outlet is the ideal item to enjoy the signature pasta. Savor the crispy texture and the rich umami of curry flavored shrimps. As the restaurant is equipped with many sofa seats, travelers with kids are also welcomed.

Opening Hours	11:00AM – 4:00PM for lunch service and 4:00PM – 9:30PM for dinner service (last orders at 9:00PM)
Address	1-2-1 Nakano, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access	An 11-minute walk from Rikuzen-Takasago Station which is 7 stations away on JR Senseki Line from Sendai Station
URL	https://tabelog.com/en/miyagi/A0401/A040102/4011272/