City walks, mountain escapes, a better day trip. Find where to go, how to get there, and which transport pass makes sense for you.City walks, mountain escapes, a better day trip — and which transport pass makes sense.
22 August-15 November 2026; Fridays-Sundays and public holidays only
Otaki Rest House, beside Akiu Great Falls
Browse local products and souvenirs at the rest house beside Akiu Great Falls on selected operating days. Sendai City's 21 October announcement and current October-November flyer both give 15 November as the final date; the older tourism listing still says 29 November. This record follows the newer city programme. The adjacent Botanical Garden's Terroage Marche runs only on 24-25 October, at a different venue; neither market is the Halloween market at Akiu Winery or Great Dane Brewing. Stalls and individual experiences can change, so check the current programme before travelling.
Selected nights only, 21 September–28 November 2026; check the booking calendar
Aobayama Park, Central Plaza (Serakurie), Sendai
An outdoor evening of light and performance on selected nights, not every day within the date range. Follow the official site's booking link to choose an operating date and time slot. Each booking allows one performance in its reserved time slot, with a separate entry window and show time. On scheduled event nights, the marked event area, including its lawn and perimeter paths, is ticket-only from 18:00 to 22:00; the show schedule remains 18:30-21:00. Recheck the official site on the day for weather cancellations. Some routes are difficult for wheelchairs and strollers; ask staff about access.
1 October-15 December 2026; 17:30-21:00 except seven maintenance nights (see schedule)
Yakurai Garden, Kami, Miyagi
Candle-shaped and star-inspired LED lights illuminate the garden in Kami, outside Sendai. Check the seven maintenance closures and current operation notices before travelling; the period is not a promise of nightly opening. On-site ticket machines begin sales at 16:40 and accept cash, credit cards and electronic money, while the night programme opens at 17:30. The official page also links online ticket options; no discount or live availability is promised here. Check any applicable admission conditions with the garden. The accompanying image is a June 2025 daytime venue archive, not the 2026 light installation or current flowers and foliage.
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