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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Sendai Aoba Matsuri
仙台青葉まつり
Miyagi · Tohoku
Sendai's great spring festival honors Date Masamune with samurai processions of 3,000 people. The suzume odori sparrow dance — danced by 6,000 performers simultaneously — fills the downtown boulevards.
- Dates
- May 15–16Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Miyagi · Tohoku
- Nearest station
- Kōtōdai-Kōen Station · 4 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- aoba-matsuri.com
Happens every year
What to expect
The streets of Sendai come alive with the rhythmic clatter of wooden clappers and vibrant costumes as thousands perform the suzume odori. The air buzzes with excitement as samurai processions honor Date Masamune.
Best viewing tips
Position yourself near Jozenji-dori Avenue for the best view of the sparrow dance. Arrive early to secure a spot, as the streets fill quickly with spectators eager to see the grand procession.
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~9 min by car
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