Key Facts
• Event: Johgi Nyorai Summer Festival in Aoba Ward, Sendai City
• Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 (14:00–20:15)
• Location: Around Johgi Nyorai Temple
• Program Highlights:
– 14:00: Festival stalls open (Main Hall parking lot)
– 17:00: Mikoshi parade and Johgi Taiko drum performance
– 17:45: Bon Odori dance
– 19:00: Memorial service for Taira no Sadanobu
– 19:30: Flute dedication and Heart Sutra dance
– 19:45: Fireworks display (ends at 20:15)
• Transportation:
– Temporary buses available after fireworks (20:30 departure from Johgi)
– Bus schedule:
* 20:30: Johgi to Shirasawa Depot
* 21:31: JR Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station to Sendai Station
* Alternate route to Aiko Station if delays occur
– Regular buses from Sendai Station to Johgi (approx. 90 minutes):
* Departure times: 7:08, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00
• Parking: Maps for regular and temporary parking available
• Note: Visitors using public transport should check the official event page for updates
Summary
The Johgi Nyorai Summer Festival will take place on August 2, 2025, in Aoba Ward, Sendai City. The event features a variety of activities, including festival stalls, traditional performances, and a fireworks display. Key highlights include a mikoshi parade, Bon Odori dance, and a memorial service. Temporary buses will operate after the fireworks, with connections to Sendai Station. Visitors are encouraged to check the official event page for transportation updates and parking information.
