Jozenji-dori Ave.

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The Japanese Zelkova trees lining Jozenji-dori Ave. are the symbol of Sendai. People walking down the path at the center of this road can encounter sculptures such as Emilio Greco's Memories of Summer. In this way, this path is the perfect place to enjoy works of art and the changing seasons. In addition, a shopping area in the center stretches all the way to Sendai Station. It is filled with a variety of stores from large stores to small shops frequented by locals.

Street address: Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi
About SENDAI

Access

4 minutes on the Municipal Subway Nanboku Line from JR Sendai Station. 1 minute by foot from Kotodai-koen Station.

Opening Hours: Varies depending on the establishment

Closed: Varies depending on the establishment

Website: http://sendai-travel.jp/must-do/stroll-through-jozenji-dori-avenue/?lang=en

Best season: All year

Point: Large-scale festivals and events that are representative of Sendai are held at the Jozenji-dori street area. Some of these include the Sendai Aoba Festival in May, the Sendai Tanabata Festival in August, the Jozenji Street Jazz Festival in September, and the Sendai Pageant of Starlight in December.