All Reviews of Hapina Nakakecho Shopping Arcade

About a 3-minute walk from Sendai Station, Hapina Nakakecho Shopping Arcade is a shopping street loved by locals. It’s one of the lively covered arcades in central Sendai, filled with beef tongue restaurants, sushi shops, drugstores, and all kinds of souvenir stores, making it convenient for both shopping and trying local food. When you need a break, I especially recommend stopping by Kanmidokoro Hikoichi, a long-established sweets shop that’s also popular with locals. The interior retains a nostalgic, retro Japanese atmosphere, the food is delicious, and the staff are friendly and polite, letting you slow down for a while and enjoy a relaxing and pleasant dessert break.

Located across from Sendai Station, HAPINA Nakakecho Shopping Arcade is conveniently located, lively, and fun to explore. I personally highly recommend the extremely popular Yonezawa beef restaurant Kotora. Go for their weekday lunch specials, where you can enjoy premium Yonezawa beef and excellent beef tongue together at a very reasonable price. The value for money is truly off the charts.

After a satisfying meal, if you like sweets, don’t miss Tai Kichi Nakakecho Main Store. Their taiyaki has a thin, crispy exterior and is packed with hot filling—pure happiness with every bite. This shopping arcade is a great place to eat your fill and enjoy shopping. If you visit during the summer Sendai Tanabata Festival, you can also look up and admire the large, colorful decorations, which create a rich sense of local culture and festivity.