2017 GNSS Tsunami Early Warning System Workshop
Hotel
The Westin Sendai
1-9-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku
Phone: (81)(22)7221234
A limited number of rooms have been reserved beginning the evening of Saturday, May 29 through Saturday, June 6.
Link to book rooms will be available shortly.
Ground transportation options from Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
Train from SDJ to Sendai Station
SENDAI AIRPORT ACCESS LINE
Take the Sendai Airport Access Line train to Sendai Station. Go out the West exit, and the hotel is immediately visible. The hotel is a nine-minute walk from the station.
- 648 JPY (IC Card); 650 JPY (Ticketing Device)
- Sendai Station to Sendai Airport - First train 6:08 AM, Last train 10:52 PM
- Sendai Airport to Sendai Station - First train 6:22 AM, Last train 11:11 PM
- 25 minutes
Driving from SDJ to Sendai
- Travel north on the Tohoku Expressway.
- Exit the expressway at the Sendai Miyagi Interchange and take Sendai Nishi Road (Route 48 Bypass) East.
- Turn right onto Higashi Nibancho Street.
- The hotel will be on the right.
Taxi from SDJ to Sendai
- Approximately 12,000 JPY
- 24 hours
- 40 - 50 minutes
More transportation options in Sendai.
Getting to Sendai
Sendai International Airport
Sendai International Airport (SDJ) is served predominantly by far east carriers and their partner airlines. There are no direct flights from the U.S. to Sendai. Most international flights will connect through Narita (NRT).
Sendai Airport Access Line offers a 25-minute-ride from central Sendai (JR Sendai Station) to Sendai Airport without any transfer (650 Yen). Fare machines are cash only.
- Sendai Station to Sendai Airport - First train 6:08 AM, Last train 10:52 PM
- Sendai Airport to Sendai Station - First train 6:22 AM, Last train 11:11 PM
Narita International Airport
Narita International Airport (NRT) is the predominant international airport in Japan served by major U.S. and international carriers.
If you are arriving at Narita, take the Japan Railways Tokyo Narita Express - JR NEX to Tokyo (53 min, 3000 Yen).
At the Tokyo station, proceed up several levels to the Shinkansen or bullet train. Buy a ticket on the Tohoku line for Sendai (~2hrs, 11,200 Yen).
Food and bathrooms are available on the train.
Sendai Station
Upon arrival in Sendai proceed through the west entry/exit, the hotel is immediately visible.
- Sendai Station is a 9 min walk to the Westin
- Taxi to the "Hoteru Westin" will cost about 700 Yen ($7, no tipping)
REMEMBER
- If you are receiving travel support, you MUST fly a U.S. carrier.
- To always ask for receipts and keep track of your ticket as it is needed for both boarding and exiting the trains.
- Staying more than a week? Consider a Japan Rail Pass.
Sendai Airport
Sendai Station
Travel Reimbursements
Travel support recipients must fly U.S. carriers.
Keep all receipts (transportation, food, lodging, and miscellaneous expenses).
Claim reimbursements in currency they were paid.
If combining travel with other destinations, price comparable airfare. You should price the fare on the same day as purchased ticket and clearly state justification. If not, cheapest fare may be used for reimbursement.
Check back for travel reimbursement form.
Please see FAQ, general reimbursement, and foreign travel instructions