AER Observation Terrace — Attraction in Sendai

I learned this AER from ChatGPT. The AER Observatory is only about a 3-minute walk from Sendai Station. From the south side exit, you’ll need to make a U-turn and keep walking straight. As you get closer, look for the AER letters on the glass door of a tall building — be careful not to enter the mall next door, which is also tall and easy to confuse.

Once you step inside, you’ll be on the 2nd floor. Follow the signs marked “Office” with an arrow; this will lead you to the correct elevators. Take the elevator up to the 31st floor.

When you arrive, you’ll have two directions to explore — left and right. Try both sides for different views of the city. Btw, there is a bar at the same floor. It would be romantic to enjoy a drink...

AER Observation Terrace is located on the 31st floor of the AER building, conveniently adjacent to Sendai Station. It is a free observation deck that is not crowded and offers a great spot for visitors to enjoy the cityscape.

During day time, you will spot the busy streets with flow of people, cars and trains. As darkness descends, you will able to see the night city with the famous Hapina street stretching out from the station and separating the city by its light.

For the best experience, consider visiting right before sunset. You can witness the beautiful transition of the city from...

It's free so definitely a must visit, you can see almost every part of Sendai from here. Access is a bit tricky, just make sure you're heading towards the Office section of the building and then you will find a single button to call the lift that will bring you up here. Don't make a mistake like I did, I went to the mall and spent 10 minutes wandering around. The observation terrace isn't very big, so you will spend around 20 minutes here max. In the distance, you could find the big Buddha...