Dec 23, 2014 - 1 min read

Viewing the Sendai Illumination

Why don't you enjoy the contrasting views?

By Hiroko Maruya

Community writer

The pedestrian walkway in the middle of Jozenji Avenue which many people walk through

At this hut, specifically prepared for the festival in Kotodai Park, you can eat and drink

These trees with ornaments are lit up each night in Kotodai Park

See the stunning illumination on Jozenji Avenue

Illuminations hang on the facade of a building along Jozenji Avenue

The entrance of the ice rink area in Shimin Hiroba, opposite of Kotodai Park

The Mediatheque building reflects the illuminations

There is a stage in front of the ice rink

The "Sendai Hikari no Pageant (an illumination festival)" starts at 5:30 pm. from mid-December until December 31 in Kotodai Park, Shimin Hiroba (the square for the citizens) and Jozenji Avenue. You'll see a cozy illumination in Kotodai Park and the gorgeous illumination along Jozenji street.

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You can ice skate in the rink prepared for this event free of charge at Shimin Hiroba. You can rent skates for 800 yen. You'll need to wear your cap and gloves to skate. This area has a lot of food stalls. You'll be happy to skate and eat until the illumination lights up.

The library inside the Mediatheque is also a fit place for waiting and watching the illumination going on. Let's catch the moment of lighting and enjoy a fantastic illumination festival!

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By Hiroko Maruya

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Hiroko Maruya Photographer 9 years ago

Mandy, thank you for your comment." Sendai Hikari no Pageant" is held every year. I wish you'll have chance to come to Sendai in December and see this event in the near future.