Jozenji-dori is the soul of Sendai, the city of trees. Zelkova trees line the boulevard on both sides for about 700 meters, running east to west through the heart of the city. We were double lucky to be there at the time of the Tanabata festival when the entire road leading to Jozenji-dori was filled with colorful Tanabata decorations.
Our day starts from the quiet town of Tendo.
Tendo Station
We took the train to Yamagata and from there caught the Shinkansen to Sendai.
Catching the train from Tendo
Sendai Station was adorned with Tanabata decorations.
Tanabata decorations at Sendai Station
We were in the city for just a few hours, so we decided to take a walk to Jizen Dori, one of the popular tourist destinations in the heart of the city. The Sun was quite sharp as we came out of the station.
Sendai
From the station, we followed the decorations along the streets as we made our way towards Jizen Dori.
Tanabata decorations at Jozenji-dori
There was a never-ending show of tanabata decorations and the streets were crowded as hell.
Crowds at Jozenji-dori during Tanabata
We kept following the decorated street.
Tanabata decorations at Jozenji-dori
Until we were finally at the popular statue of Jizen Dori
Ranita at Jozenji-dori
This is an iconic statue of Sendai
Statue at Jozenji-dori
After resting for a few moments, we took a bus back to the Sendai Station.
Sendai Station
We bid adeu to Sendai, as we left for Matsushima, our next stop in our tour of Tohoku.
Tanabata decorations at Sendai Station
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