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2026/08/09

Market · Miyagi · Tohoku

SENDAI CHRISTMAS MARKET

Sendai's market recreates the atmosphere of a traditional German Christmas celebration with wooden chalets, imported goods, and a central illuminated Christmas tree.

Sendai · 5–25 Dec 2026

Temple · Miyagi · Tohoku

Mutsu Kokubun-ji

A provincial Buddhist temple founded in 741 as part of an imperial initiative, now housing Edo-period structures and archaeological remains.

Sendai

Festival · Miyagi · Tohoku

Dontosai Festival

An annual winter ritual in Sendai features the ceremonial burning of New Year decorations followed by a sacred pilgrimage procession in traditional attire.

Sendai · 14 Jan 2027

Shrine · Miyagi · Tohoku

Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangu Shrine

Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, this shrine was established in 974 and relocated to Sendai, rebuilt in 1667 with striking vermilion colors.

Sendai

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Market

SENDAI CHRISTMAS MARKET

Sendai's market recreates the atmosphere of a traditional German Christmas celebration with wooden chalets, imported goods, and a central illuminated Christmas tree.

5–25 Dec 2026Sendai · Miyagi

Festival

Dontosai Festival

An annual winter ritual in Sendai features the ceremonial burning of New Year decorations followed by a sacred pilgrimage procession in traditional attire.

14 Jan 2027Sendai · Miyagi

Festival

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.

16–17 May 2027Sendai · Miyagi

Festival

Sendai Tanabata Festival

Held 6–8 August, the Sendai Tanabata Festival fills the city with vast colourful paper streamers and kusudama ornaments, rooted in the Tanabata legend.

6–8 Aug 2027Sendai · Miyagi

Castle

Aoba Castle (Sendai Castle)

Fortress without a traditional keep, reflecting Tokugawa political order and built as a luxurious residential palace to demonstrate authority and wealth.

Sendai · Miyagi

Temple

Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple

This Pure Land Buddhist temple in Sendai houses a rare sacred scroll of Amida Buddha that is unveiled only five times each year.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Sendai Toshogu Shrine

Sendai Toshogu Shrine, established in 1654 to honor Tokugawa Ieyasu, stands out among Japan's Toshogu shrines for its scale and beauty.

Sendai · Miyagi

Event Venue

Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi

Baseball stadium hosting the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles since 2005, featuring Japan's only natural turf field in the Pacific League and an integrated amusement park.

Sendai · Miyagi

Historic Site

Zuihōden

Mausoleum of Masamune Date, the founder of Sendai Domain, situated near Sendai Castle and part of a designated historic Date Family Cemetery.

Sendai · Miyagi

Religious Site

Sendai Daikannon

Built in 1991, this 100-meter statue depicts White-Robed Kannon and commemorates Sendai's city centennial, symbolizing compassion and Buddhist enlightenment.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Futahashira Shrine

This Sendai shrine has served as a center of devotion for over a thousand years, enshrining the divine family of Izanagi, Izanami, and their child Ebisu.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Osaki Hachimangu Shrine

Built between 1604 and 1607 under Date Masamune, this shrine showcases Momoyama-era architecture with an intricate main hall designated as a National Treasure.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Aoba Shrine

Dedicated to Date Masamune, the founder of Sendai, this shrine was established in 1874 and serves as a symbolic center of the city's samurai heritage.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangu Shrine

Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, this shrine was established in 974 and relocated to Sendai, rebuilt in 1667 with striking vermilion colors.

Sendai · Miyagi

Temple

Mutsu Kokubun-ji

A provincial Buddhist temple founded in 741 as part of an imperial initiative, now housing Edo-period structures and archaeological remains.

Sendai · Miyagi

Temple

Shifuku-ji Temple

Shifuku-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple in Sendai, relocated in 1591 to serve the Date family, renowned for its 1,200 blooming hydrangeas in early summer.

Sendai · Miyagi

Market

SENDAI CHRISTMAS MARKET

Sendai's market recreates the atmosphere of a traditional German Christmas celebration with wooden chalets, imported goods, and a central illuminated Christmas tree.

5–25 Dec 2026Sendai · Miyagi

Festival

Dontosai Festival

An annual winter ritual in Sendai features the ceremonial burning of New Year decorations followed by a sacred pilgrimage procession in traditional attire.

14 Jan 2027Sendai · Miyagi

Festival

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.

16–17 May 2027Sendai · Miyagi

Festival

Sendai Tanabata Festival

Held 6–8 August, the Sendai Tanabata Festival fills the city with vast colourful paper streamers and kusudama ornaments, rooted in the Tanabata legend.

6–8 Aug 2027Sendai · Miyagi

Castle

Aoba Castle (Sendai Castle)

Fortress without a traditional keep, reflecting Tokugawa political order and built as a luxurious residential palace to demonstrate authority and wealth.

Sendai · Miyagi

Historic Site

Taga Castle Ruins

An ancient fortress built in 724 CE that served as the northern capital of the Yamato Empire and administrative center for Mutsu Province.

Tagajo · Miyagi

Temple

Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple

This Pure Land Buddhist temple in Sendai houses a rare sacred scroll of Amida Buddha that is unveiled only five times each year.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Sendai Toshogu Shrine

Sendai Toshogu Shrine, established in 1654 to honor Tokugawa Ieyasu, stands out among Japan's Toshogu shrines for its scale and beauty.

Sendai · Miyagi

Event Venue

Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi

Baseball stadium hosting the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles since 2005, featuring Japan's only natural turf field in the Pacific League and an integrated amusement park.

Sendai · Miyagi

Historic Site

Zuihōden

Mausoleum of Masamune Date, the founder of Sendai Domain, situated near Sendai Castle and part of a designated historic Date Family Cemetery.

Sendai · Miyagi

Religious Site

Sendai Daikannon

Built in 1991, this 100-meter statue depicts White-Robed Kannon and commemorates Sendai's city centennial, symbolizing compassion and Buddhist enlightenment.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Futahashira Shrine

This Sendai shrine has served as a center of devotion for over a thousand years, enshrining the divine family of Izanagi, Izanami, and their child Ebisu.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Osaki Hachimangu Shrine

Built between 1604 and 1607 under Date Masamune, this shrine showcases Momoyama-era architecture with an intricate main hall designated as a National Treasure.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Aoba Shrine

Dedicated to Date Masamune, the founder of Sendai, this shrine was established in 1874 and serves as a symbolic center of the city's samurai heritage.

Sendai · Miyagi

Shrine

Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangu Shrine

Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, this shrine was established in 974 and relocated to Sendai, rebuilt in 1667 with striking vermilion colors.

Sendai · Miyagi

Castle

Shiroishi Castle

A hilltop fortress from 1591 that served as the Katakura clan seat for over 260 years and later became a regional government headquarters.

Shiroishi · Miyagi

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