Let's look at the cityscape of Sendai, the "City of Trees"! SS30 Observation Floor

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Daytime view from the observation floor (south side of downtown Sendai)

What is SS30?

SS30 is a landmark located in the center of Sendai City, and is well known locally. It is a 143-meter-high, 31-story high-rise office building, and is the first high-rise building over 100 meters tall built in the Tohoku region. It was completed in 1989, the year of Sendai's transition to an ordinance-designated city and the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation, and is easily accessible by a 6-minute walk from the west exit of JR Sendai Station.

Take the Sky Shuttle to the observation floor in a straight line!

SS30 (exterior)
Dedicated elevator "Sky Shuttle" (1st floor)
As soon as you enter the entrance, you will see the "Sky Shuttle," a special elevator that goes directly to the higher observation floors, on your right. Once aboard the "Sky Shuttle," you will enjoy a one-minute sky cruise to the observation floor of the Civic Plaza for Relaxation (30th floor). The observation floor is open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., so you can visit at any time of the day and enjoy the view from the east and south sides of downtown Sendai, relax on a bench, or take pictures from various directions!

Recommended for couples and families!

Observation Floor (30th floor)
At a height of 128 meters, you have a 180-degree view of the city. This is a great sightseeing spot for couples, families, friends, and visitors to Sendai on vacation or business trips!
You can enjoy the view of the south side of Sendai Station and Aoba Castle, and at night you can see the lights of three radio towers: "Sendai Sky Candle" on Dainenjiyama, "Miyatele Tower" and "TBC Tohoku Broadcasting TV Tower" on Yagiyama.
Night view from the observation floor (east side of downtown Sendai)
Night view from the observation floor (south side of downtown Sendai)

Aim for the "twilight time" when the night view is at its most beautiful.

　Twilight time" refers to the "twilight state at sunrise or sunset," when the sky is still blue after sunset and it has not yet become dark. It is said that the most beautiful nighttime photos are taken about 10 to 20 minutes after sunset, when the gradation between the city lights and the blue night sky makes for dramatic and beautiful photos. The time varies depending on the season and time of day, so if you want to take more beautiful night view photos, you should definitely visit with plenty of time to spare during this period!
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