Sendai Pageant of Starlight
IlluminationTohoku(Miyagi)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Jozenji-dori Avenue and Kotodai Park
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
CrowdedTohoku(Miyagi)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Jozenji-dori Avenue and Kotodai Park
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Winter illumination along Sendai's zelkova-lined Jozenji-dori Avenue.
The Sendai Pageant of Starlight is Tohoku's largest winter illumination, transforming Jozenji-dori Avenue's zelkova trees into a breathtaking tunnel of starlight with hundreds of thousands of LED lights. The nearby Kotodai Park features additional light displays and a temporary ice rink.
Sendai Pageant of Starlight takes place from 2026-12-04 to 2026-12-27.
Sendai Pageant of Starlight is held at Jozenji-dori Avenue and Kotodai Park in Miyagi, Japan.
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://sendaihikape.jp/.
The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.
Yes, Sendai Pageant of Starlight is free to attend.
The admission fee for Sendai Pageant of Starlight is ¥0.
The typical crowd level is high.
Hundreds of thousands of LEDs illuminating zelkova trees along Jozenji-dori; Starlight Wink — momentary blackout followed by a spectacular re-illumination; Temporary ice rink and light displays at Kotodai Park
Sendai Municipal Subway Namboku Line Kotodai-koen Station, 1-minute walk
The Starlight Wink re-illumination happens at set times each evening — check the schedule for the exact timing. Friday and Saturday evenings start earlier and are the most atmospheric. Combine with Sendai's famous gyutan (beef tongue) dining.
Hundreds of thousands of LEDs illuminating zelkova trees along Jozenji-dori; Starlight Wink — momentary blackout followed by a spectacular re-illumination; Temporary ice rink and light displays at Kotodai Park
Sendai Municipal Subway Namboku Line Kotodai-koen Station, 1-minute walk
The Starlight Wink re-illumination happens at set times each evening — check the schedule for the exact timing. Friday and Saturday evenings start earlier and are the most atmospheric. Combine with Sendai's famous gyutan (beef tongue) dining.
📍 Jozenji-dori Avenue and Kotodai Park