Access
The Astronomical Institute is located in Science Complex C on the Aobayama Campus of Tohoku University, a short walk from Aobayama Station on the Sendai Subway Tozai Line.
Department Office
Department of Astronomy
Graduate School of Science
Tohoku University
6-3 Aramaki, Aoba-ku
Sendai, Miyagi 980-8578, Japan
TEL
+81-22-795-6512
FAX
+81-22-795-6513
Department Chair
Prof. Masayuki Akiyama
akiyama_at_astr.tohoku.ac.jp
Science Complex C, Aobayama Campus
The institute is located on the 5th floor of Science Complex C, with some rooms on the 4th floor. On the campus map, Science Complex C is marked as H-04.
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Subway
Sendai Subway Tozai Line
From Sendai Station, take the Tozai Line bound for Yagiyama Zoological Park (T01) and get off at Aobayama Station (T02). Use the North 1 exit and walk toward the Graduate School of Science.
- Time
- About 9 min.
- Fare
- 250 yen
Taxi
By taxi
The distance from Sendai Station to the Aobayama Campus is about 5 km. Asking for “Tohoku University Science Faculty, Aobayama Campus” usually brings you to the Science Complex area.
- Time
- About 10 min.
- Fare
- Approx. 1,300–1,500 yen
Walk
On foot
Walking from Sendai Station is possible, but the route to the Aobayama Campus includes a steep uphill section near the campus.
- Time
- About 1.5 h
- Distance
- About 5 km
Travel times and fares may vary depending on traffic conditions, routes, and schedule revisions.
Sendai Airport
Sendai Airport to Sendai Station
Sendai Airport Station is connected directly to the airport terminal. Take the Sendai Airport Access Line to Sendai Station, then transfer to the Sendai Subway Tozai Line for Aobayama Station.
- Time
- About 25 min. to Sendai Station
- Fare
- 680 yen by ticket / 672 yen by IC card
Haneda / Narita
Travel via Tokyo Station
From Narita or Haneda Airport, travel to Tokyo Station and take the Tohoku Shinkansen to Sendai Station. The fastest trains take about 1.5 hours between Tokyo and Sendai; other services take longer.
Please check the latest timetables, seat availability, and fare information through JR East or other official travel services before your trip.
East Japan Railway Company ↗Public transportation
Information for international students and visitors provided by Tohoku University.
Sendai travel information
Tourist information for sightseeing, restaurants, accommodations, and local attractions.
Sendai City Museum
The museum is located near the route between central Sendai and the Aobayama area.