Sendai Pageant of Starlight

In its 39th year, the event’s official Japanese title is “Sendai Hikari no Pajento”, which actually doesn’t mention anything about starlight.

This event is Sendai’s main winter illumination event.

What happens?

The venue for the light-up is the Zelkova-lined boulevards of Aoba Dori and Jouzenji Dori right in the center of Sendai. A good starting point is Kotodai Station at the eastern end of Jouzenji Dori, although the area is within easy walking distance of Sendai Station. There will also be a Christmas Market from December 6 to December 25 at Nishikicho Park.

The light-up runs daily from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.