Jozenji-dori Avenue

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Jozenji-dori Avenue

Symbolic road of Sendai overflowing with greenery.

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Along with Aoba Dori, this main street is a symbol of Sendai, the "City of Trees," with four rows of zelkova trees stretching 700 meters, which can be enjoyed in all seasons, from fresh greenery to autumn leaves. The center of the street is a promenade, where visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll while sipping a cup of coffee.

The modern glass-walled building along the street is a public facility called "Sendai Mediatheque . It houses not only books but also video materials and is a center for art and video culture activities.

In December, the "Sendai Pageant of Starlight ," an illumination event in which the zelkova trees are lit up, is held. Usually held from early December to the 31st, the event attracts more than 2.8 million people during the period, making it one of Sendai's most popular winter events. At a set time, all the light bulbs are temporarily turned off and turned on again in an event called "Starlight Wink," which is very exciting.

Highlights

  • Relax in the main street where the sun shines through the trees.
  • Sendai Mediatheque is a world-famous modern architecture.
  • Various events, including illumination events, are held here.

Photos

  • Jozenji-dori Avenue lined with zelkova trees
©︎ Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association

    Jozenji-dori Avenue lined with zelkova trees ©︎ Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association

  • A sculpture on the boardwalk
©︎ Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association

    A sculpture on the boardwalk ©︎ Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association

  • Sendai Mediatheque with glass walls 
©︎ Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association

    Sendai Mediatheque with glass walls ©︎ Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association

  • A promenade decorated with dazzling illuminations
©︎ Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association

    A promenade decorated with dazzling illuminations ©︎ Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association

  • Jozenji Street Jazz Festival in September 
©︎ Jozenji Street Jazz Festival Association

    Jozenji Street Jazz Festival in September ©︎ Jozenji Street Jazz Festival Association

Reviews

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  • 蔡粉絲

    走在定禪寺通上可以感受到了仙台市的獨特魅力和活力,因這條街道展现了日本的傳統與現代的融合,可以感受到傳遞文化和藝術的精神部分,頓時愛上這個城市。

  • 吳小婷

    仙台是最有名的大道,綠蔭兩邊林立自然特色的環境,附近有熱鬧的商店街聚集超精華地段。

Details

Name in Japanese
定禅寺通
Postal Code
980-0803
Address
Near Kokubun-cho 2-chome, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi
Hours
Walk anytime
Directions
1) Short walk from Subway Kotodai-Koen Station
2) 15-minute walk from JR Sendai Station West Exit
3) 10 minutes drive from Sendai Miyagi IC of Tohoku Expressway