2025 Edition! 3 Autumn Foliage Light-Up Events in Miyagi and Sendai Area

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Introducing three places in Miyagi and Sendai area where you can enjoy the autumn foliage illumination!
Autumn will soon arrive with its pleasant weather! This time, we will introduce three places in the Miyagi and Sendai areas where you can enjoy the autumn foliage illumination, which is a seasonal tradition. We hope that you will spend a rich autumn evening at these three places where you can fully enjoy the colorful autumn foliage.

Zuihouden (in Sendai)

Zuihouden shrine
Zuihouden is the mausoleum of Date Masamune, the founder of the Sendai domain. There are also the mausoleums of the second Lord Tadamune and the third Lord Amimune in the precincts of the temple. In autumn, the collaboration of the colorful maple trees and the elegant Momoyama-style architecture is very attractive.
Zuihouden Nirvana Gate (lit up)
The "Zuihouden Autumn Foliage Tour and Light-up" will be held from November 15 (Sat.) to November 30 (Sun.), 2025. On Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays during this period, the museum will be open until 19:00 (last admission at 18:30).
Zuihouden entrance (lit up)
Passing through the approach decorated with lanterns with family crests, you will be in a fantastic world beyond.
During the festival, the Date Busyoutai will be present on some days, so please check the schedule on the official website before you go.
Zuihouden official HP

Entsuuden (in the suburbs of Sendai)

Ento-den Enmado (round window)
Entsuji Temple, the family temple of Date Mitsumune, grandson of Date Masamune, feudal lord of Sendai, is located in Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan near Sendai. Entsuji's garden, which is said to be one of the best gardens in Matsushima, offers a variety of atmospheres throughout the four seasons. The autumn foliage season, when the scenery looks like a painting, is especially recommended.
Entsuden stone garden (lit up)
During the special nighttime viewing, you can enjoy the fantastic and beautiful sight of the grounds lit up. The karesansui (dry landscape garden) has a different atmosphere than during the daytime and soothes both body and soul.
En-todo Pond (lit up)
The autumn leaves illuminated by the gentle light are tasteful, and the surface of the pond reflects the leaves like a mirror. Visitors can immerse themselves in a breathtakingly beautiful world both day and night.
The "Entsuji Autumn Leaves Light-up 2025" is scheduled to be held from October 25 (Sat) to November 24 (Mon), 2025.
Entsunokai Autumn Foliage Light-up 2025

Akiurumina (Sendai Akiu area)

Lei Dakyo Maple Leaf Trail (lit up)
The light and art festival "Akiu lumina - akiu lumina - Hikari no mori 2025" is a collaborative event in the Sendai Akiu area, which will be held in conjunction with the autumn foliage season. The event will be held from Friday, October 24 to Monday, November 24, 2025.
During the event, "Leidakyo Maple Trail Lighting" will be held at Leidakyo Gorge, one of Akiu's most popular tourist attractions, attracting many visitors every year. This event is scheduled to be held from Saturday, November 1 to Monday, November 24, 2025.
Tenshukaku Nature Park (lit up)
The "Tenshukaku Nature Park Akiu Night Museum," a Japanese garden composed of Akiu stones and illuminated with autumn leaves, will create a Japanese beauty. The event is scheduled to run from Friday, October 24 to Monday, November 24, 2025.
Museums at night
Other colorful lights will illuminate the night in Akiu, including "Akiu no Mori: Sasaki Museum of Art & Ningyokan Night Museum Projection Mapping. In addition, a stamp rally "Lumina de Pon! will be held and visitors will be able to tour around the forest of lights in Akiu! (Brochures and other information are currently being prepared, so please check the official website for details.)
Akiurumina 2025

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