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Loople Sendai
Easy, wallet-friendly loop bus for the best sightseeing spots in central Sendai.
Loople Sendai is a loop bus that brings you around Sendai's main sightseeing spots in just about 70 minutes. Departing from bus stop No. 16 at the West Exit Bus Terminal of Sendai Station, buses run every 20 minutes for extra convenience. Savvy travelers use the unlimited-ride one-day pass as an easy hack to see the best Sendai, the “City of Trees”, without extra hassle.
The entire circuit features 14 stops and unbeatably easy access to sought after destinations like Sendai Castle Site, Bansuisodo, Zuihoden Mausoleum, and Osaki Hachimangu Shrine. Onboard announcements provide sightseeing details, while the views out the windows reveal a cityscape that’s worth the ride in and of itself. Some stops along the route offer perks when you show your one-day pass so be sure to check in advance.
The retro, streetcar-inspired design is highly praised by locals for perfectly complementing Sendai's lush, green cityscape. For something after dark, there are even exclusive night routes during events like Sendai Tanabata Festival, autumn foliage season, and the Sendai Pageant of Starlight.
Highlights
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A loop bus serving central Sendai.
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With 14 convenient stops, it provides easy access to major sightseeing attractions.
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The one-day pass includes numerous perks.
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Check out its charming retro design.
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Note that sometimes regular buses are used instead of the special retro vehicles.
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Provides convenient access Sendai’s best sightseeing.
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Distinctive retro, streetcar-style appearance.
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Look for red bus stops marked with a round logo.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are foreign-language pamphlets available? (If yes, please specify languages.)
Yes. Pamphlets are available in five languages: English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, and Thai.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the bus?
SENDAI Free Wi-Fi is available.
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Does the bus run in the opposite direction as well?
No, it only operates in one direction. There is no reverse route.
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What are the departure times of the first and last buses?
The first bus departs from Sendai Station at 9:00am, and the last bus departs from Sendai Station at 4:00pm.
Buses departing from Sendai Station after 3:00pm (indicated in blue on the timetable) return directly to Sendai Station without picking up passengers afterward. Riding beyond this point is not possible.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- るーぷる仙台
- Postal Code
- 980-0021
- Address
- 1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi (Sendai Station)
- Telephone
- 022-222-2256 (Sendai City Transportation Bureau Information Center)
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
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First bus departs from Sendai Station at 9:00am, last bus at 4:00pm.
Buses run every 20 minutes (intervals may vary depending on season or special events). - Admission
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Single Ride: Adults (ages 12 and over) 260yen, Children 130yen
One-Day Pass: Adults 630yen, Children 320yen
Loople Sendai + Subway Combined One-Day Pass: Adults 920yen, Children 460yen - Access
- A short walk from Any Line’s Sendai Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)