Jozenji-Dori
定禅寺通り
Tree-lined street in Sendai hosting seasonal celebrations, from Tanabata parade in summer to jazz festival in fall and winter lights.
〒 980-0803How to get there
勾当台公園Namboku Line2 min walk from the station
Jozenji-dori Street in Sendai, the capital of the forest, features a 700 meter row of zelkova trees connecting Nishi Park and Kotodai Park. The street is particularly beautiful in spring when the trees are covered in fresh greenery, and it also hosts events such as the Tanabata parade in summer, the Jozenji Street Jazz Festival in fall and a light pageant in winter.
Getting There
Upcoming events at this place
Sendai - Pageant of Starlight
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5–28 Dec 2026 · Dates not yet confirmedSendai · Miyagi
Sendai Aoba Festival
A spring festival in Sendai honors feudal lord Date Masamune with ornate floats decorated with scenes from classic literature and theater over two days.
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