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Top/Tohoku/44th Izumi Ward Furusato Festival
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44th Izumi Ward Furusato Festival

Miyagi 8/22/2026 (Sat)Approx. 3,300 shells
This festival ended on 8/22/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Miyagi·See the 8 fireworks calendar
The 44th Izumi Ward Citizens Furusato Festival — colorful fireworks combined together
泉区民ふるさとまつり協賛会
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The 44th Izumi Ward Citizens Furusato Festival — colorful fireworks combined together

Fireworks countApprox. 3,300 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 155,000 people (last year)
Time19:00~19:30
AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The 44th Izumi Ward Furusato Festival — Sendai's Izumi Ward summer tradition — runs Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Yamaitchi Sustainable Park Nanakita Park. Last year's edition drew about 155,000 visitors, and its finale launches about 3,300 shells from 19:00 in a 30-minute show. The venue is a five-minute walk from Izumi-chuo Subway Station, with paid seating available in the stands of the adjacent YURTEC Sendai Stadium for those avoiding the crush. With no parking around the site, public transport is the default way in.

Overview

Fireworks close out the summer festival that ward residents have made their own at Nanakita Park. Last year the festival as a whole drew about 155,000 visitors, and the daytime programs and stalls flow straight into the evening finale: from 19:00, about 3,300 shells spread over the park for 30 minutes. The venue is a five-minute walk from Izumi-chuo Subway Station, and with no parking provided, subway or bus is the standard approach. For a comfortable view away from the crowded free area, paid seating in the stands of the adjacent YURTEC Sendai Stadium is offered — details on the official site. Given the scale of the crowd, allow for a slow trip home: wear clothes you can move in and travel light.

Details

Date8/22 (Sat)
End date8/22 (Sat)
Time19:00~19:30
VenueYamaichi Sustainable Park Nanakita Park
Address宮城県仙台市泉区
Crowd levelMega ★★★★★
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
OrganizerIzumi Ward Furusato Festival Sponsorship Association (within Miyagi Sendai Chamber of Commerce)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

5 min walk from Sendai Municipal Subway Izumi-Chuo Station

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

With festival attendance around the 150,000 mark, arriving only 30 minutes before the fireworks is too late. Get to the park's viewing area 1–2 hours ahead and settle your spot early. There is no parking around the venue, and the five-minute walking route from Izumi-chuo Subway Station fills up early, so plan to arrive by public transport.

Best viewing spots

For those dodging the crush, paid seating using the stands of the adjacent YURTEC Sendai Stadium is the option. The park's free area rewards early arrival, but the open lawn and plaza watch well too.

With kids

With crowds on the order of 150,000, families with children should lock in a plan before sundown. Fix a meeting point, confirm how to reach each other, and hold hands firmly in the crush. A baby carrier beats a stroller once the crowd thickens.

Photography tips

The park's viewing area packs in people, so secure a shooting position early. Tripods are a nuisance in the crush — a handheld setup with night mode is the practical choice. The paid seats in the stadium stand give a steady, comfortable vantage.

Payment

Viewing is free, though paid seating using the stands of the adjacent stadium is offered — check the official site if you want a guaranteed comfortable spot. Food stalls are cash-first. With no parking nearby, budget for public transport fares.

Venue Location

38.3248, 140.8744

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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