Hirose River Doi Greenery Park (広瀬川澱緑地)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The Hirose River floodplain where the Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival is launched. As evening approaches, food stalls begin to line up, and families set up leisure sheets to reserve spots. Procuring Sendai specialties like gyutan from food stalls and enjoying them for dinner is one of the pleasures of a summer festival. The river breeze is refreshing, and as you enjoy how the sunset-colored sky and river surface change color, wait for the fireworks to begin. As the sun sets and night descends on the riverbank, the anticipation throughout the entire venue rises all at once.

Tips

On the fireworks festival day, there are traffic restrictions around the floodplain, so confirm the restriction details in advance through official announcements. Food stalls and surrounding convenience stores become crowded early, so procure food and drinks ahead of time. Temporary toilets are set up, but lines form, so it's reassuring to use them early. After the event, crowds concentrate heading to Sendai Station and nearby subway stations, so depart with plenty of time to spare.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes required. The time when the river surface sunset transitions into fireworks and the sky's colors shift is extraordinary.

Access & map

〒980-0874 Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Kakuichiro 1-chome 10