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.
Schedule 2025
In 2025, the light-up ran 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. On Christmas Eve and Chritmas Day, the light up will run from 6 to 10 p.m.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.