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Sendai Pageant of Starlight
IlluminationWinter illumination along Sendai's zelkova-lined Jozenji-dori Avenue.
TohokuDecemberCrowded
FreeTohoku Festivals
23 festivals in this region
Tohoku's festivals are among Japan's most spectacular, deeply rooted in agricultural traditions and spiritual beliefs. The Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori features towering illuminated floats, while Sendai's Tanabata Festival transforms the city with colorful paper streamers. The Kanto Festival in Akita showcases incredible balancing of massive bamboo poles. Winter brings enchanting snow festivals and onsen town celebrations.
Plan festivals in Tohoku
23 listed festivals
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