Dec 5
~
Dec 28

Sendai Pageant of Starlight

Free
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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.

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