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Sendai Mediatheque

If you are taking a walk, be sure to stop by at this cultural center connected to the community.

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The 700m Jozenji-dori Avenue lined with zelkova trees is the symbol road of the forested city, Sendai, where a glass-covered building stands out. This is a multi-cultural complex which houses Sendai City Library, an event space, galleries, studios and a cafe from B2 to 7F.

Mediatheque in French means “media shelves” or “multi-media library.” It collects, curates, and shares information via various media and offers events and workshops. The rare building opened in 2001 was designed by the architect Toyo Ito, which received the Good Design Award in the same year and many other awards. A lot of oversea and domestic architecture fans visit here.

Crafts made in the six prefectures in Tohoku, select books, stationeries, and general goods are available at the museum shop “KANEIRI Museum Shop 6.” You can enjoy tens of Belgian beers at the “Crépuscule Café.” This is a spot you can casually stop by while strolling around its neighborhood.

Highlights

  • The multi-cultural complex on Jozenji-dori Avenue.
  • The unique building designed by the architect Toyo Ito.
  • The base to collect, exchange, and share art / video culture.

Photos

  • The all-glass exterior reflects the townscape

    The all-glass exterior reflects the townscape

  • The library has a high ceiling and plenty of natural light for the open atmosphere

    The library has a high ceiling and plenty of natural light for the open atmosphere

  • The stylish care brasserie “Crépuscule Café”

    The stylish care brasserie “Crépuscule Café”

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

The general information board is in English.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, the public LAN service “SENDAI Free Wi-Fi” is available for no charge.

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What about any additional questions?

A

You can check more FAQ on the official website.
https://www.smt.jp/faqs/

Reviews

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  • 石玉卿

    喜歡來這喝他的咖啡~很特別

Details

Name in Japanese
せんだいメディアテーク
Postal Code
980-0821
Address
2-1 Kasugamachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi
Telephone
022-713-3171
Closed
Sendai Mediatheque: The 4th Thursday from Jan to Nov, Dec 29 - Jan 3
Sendai City Library / Video Sound Library: Mondays (Opened if it falls on a holiday), the following day of a national holiday, the 4th Thursday from Jan to Nov, Dec 29 - Jan 4, during maintenance
Business Hours
Sendai Mediatheque: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Sendai City Library / Video Sound Library: 9:30am - 8:00pm
(Weekends and holidays 9:30am - 6:00pm)
Directions
1) From JR Sendai Station, walk 20 min.
2) From Subway Namboku Line’s Kotodaikoen Station, walk 6 min.
3) From Subway Tozai Line’s Omachi Nishi-koen Station, walk 13 min.
4) From Subway Tozai Line’s Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station, walk 15 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted (only at the shop and cafe)
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)