Watch approximately 16,000 fireworks from the Hirose River floodplain

About this spot

The Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival is a fireworks display held on the eve of the Sendai Tanabata Festival, which begins every year on August 6. Approximately 16,000 fireworks launched from the Hirose River floodplain are among the largest in the Tohoku region, with grand blooming flowers bursting one after another filling the night sky. The moment when the light reflections mirrored on the calm Hirose River surface overlap with the fireworks overhead is uniquely beautiful to a riverside fireworks display. As the eve festival to the Tanabata Festival, these fireworks signal Sendai's summer and create an unforgettable sight in the City of Trees' night sky. Anticipation for the festivities beginning the next day adds to the special time you experience.

Fireworks details

Tips

Check the official Sendai City or festival announcement on the day for whether the event will be held in case of bad weather. After the conclusion, crowds concentrate heading to Sendai Station and nearby subway stations. Enjoying the lingering impressions on the floodplain for a while after the finale, then departing at staggered times, helps ease congestion. Some areas are dark, so make use of small flashlights or your smartphone's flashlight function to move safely.

Best time to visit

Coordinate with the start time. Please be in a relaxed state at your viewing location 20-30 minutes before the start.

Access & map

Hirose River Floodplain, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture (Aoba-yama Park area to Hirose River Floodplain)