Sendai Mediatheque

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A masterpiece by Toyo Ito! A cultural facility combining unique architectural beauty with a library, galleries, and event spaces.

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HighlightsUnique architecture, a masterpiece by Toyo Ito
A facility integrating a library, galleries, and event spaces
Open-plan design with a glass exterior and plenty of natural light
Beautiful scenery overlooking the greenery of Jozenji-dori Street
Various events and exhibitions are held

Basic Information

Address: 4-10 Kasugamachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken Search for tourist attractions in Miyagi

Access: 5-minute walk from Kotandai Koen Station on the Sendai Subway Nanboku Line Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays (the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), Year-end and New Year holidays

Fee: Free admission

INFO: Photography is permitted inside the building, however, some areas are restricted. Please check the official website for any changes to opening hours or closure dates due to events.

HP: https://www.smt.city.sendai.jp/

Overview

Sendai Mediatheque is a public facility located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, which opened in 2001. Designed by architect Toyo Ito, it has received international acclaim for its unique structure and design. This facility is characterized by its distinctive structure, supported by only six floors and 13 steel columns. Its light, airy form, reminiscent of swaying seaweed, coupled with its glass exterior, creates a feeling of openness and spaciousness. The interior is open-plan, bathed in natural light. Sendai Mediatheque houses the Sendai City Library, galleries, event spaces, studios, and more. The library offers books, magazines, and visual materials. Galleries host exhibitions of contemporary art, photography, design, and more. Event spaces hold lectures, concerts, film screenings, and other events. There's also a rooftop observation deck offering panoramic views of Sendai. You can even see the keyaki (zelkova) trees lining Jozenji-dori Street, allowing you to feel a connection with nature despite being in the heart of the city. Sendai Mediatheque is a leading Sendai facility where architecture, culture, and nature converge. Be sure to visit!

Sendai Mediatheque

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