Sendai in August 2027 — Festivals & Events

Name: Sendai Tanabata Festival
Start: 2027-08-01
Location: Sendai, Miyagi

1 events happening in Sendai during August. Book hotels 2-3 months ahead for peak dates — this month's highlights fill up fastest for the best-known matsuri and fireworks.

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Sendai Tanabata Festival

August 6–8

Japan's largest Tanabata (Star Festival) celebration. The streets are draped with thousands of colorful, elaborate paper streamers (fukinagashi) — a stunning visual spectacle.

Access: Sendai Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen)

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