Sendai Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Sendai and surrounding areas
Local landmarks like Sendai Station and Jozenji-dori blossom for the Christmas season with Holiday lights, seasonal events, and festive entertainment. The SENDAI Pageant of Starlight and the Sendai Christmas Market 2025 turn boulevards into illuminated promenades filled with stalls and music. Enjoy holiday activities, Christmas markets, and winter festivals where tree-lined avenues and nearby shopping districts host family-friendly performances, light displays, and seasonal attractions throughout Sendai.
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SENDAI Pageant of Starlight
40th anniversary of a major light display with a festive Christmas market.
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Sendai Christmas Market 2025
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Authentic German Christmas market experience in Sendai
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YAMAGATA Christmas Market 2025
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Authentic German Christmas market replica with European crafts
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Fujishima Illumination 2025
(Tsuruoka)
Tsuruoka's largest illumination event with a star-themed light display.
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The Nutcracker by Kyiv Grand Ballet Theater
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Japanese debut of the Kyiv Grand Ballet Theater performing The Nutcracker.
- Morioka Illumination Bright (Morioka)
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View full details โSendai Christmas Events Map
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Sendai Christmas FAQ
The most prominent annual Christmas events in Sendai often revolve around the city's illuminations, particularly along Jozenji-dori Avenue, and various Christmas markets that pop up in central locations.
Sendai is known for its beautiful winter illuminations, especially the 'Pageant of Starlight' along Jozenji-dori, which has become a signature holiday tradition.
Jozenji-dori Avenue is famously decorated with stunning Christmas lights, making it the prime spot for holiday illuminations in Sendai.
Christmas markets and stalls featuring local makers can typically be found in central public spaces and around major shopping areas in Sendai during the holiday season.
Enjoying the spectacular Christmas lights along Jozenji-dori and exploring decorated shopping districts are excellent free or budget-friendly holiday activities in Sendai.
Families with kids in Sendai can enjoy visiting Santa meet-and-greets at department stores, exploring the festive light displays, and finding family-friendly treats at local Christmas markets.