A day of stage events, lanterns, and fireworks lighting up summer in Izumi Ward
Izumi Ward Furusato Festival
The 2026 edition of Izumi Ward Furusato Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/22Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every August fourth Saturday / Every year
- Location
- Yamaichi Sustainapark Nanakita Park
- Area
- Miyagi Prefecture・Sendai City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free viewing areas are available. Paid seating varies by section, with advance tickets for adults starting at 1,500 yen.
- Age restrictions
- For preschool children, admission to paid seating is free or at the child rate, depending on the seating conditions. Each person in elementary school or older needs 1 ticket.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This community festival is a beloved summer tradition in Izumi Ward, Sendai. Yamaichi Sustainapark Nanakita Park hosts stage performances, food stalls, lantern-related activities, and ayu-catching, among other events. Fireworks bring the festival to a close in the evening.
About Izumi Ward Furusato Festival
The Izumi Ward Furusato Festival is a community festival held as a summer tradition in Izumi Ward, Sendai.
It dates back to the days when Izumi was a city, giving it a different history from the community festivals in Sendai’s other wards.
Stage performances, food stalls, hands-on activities, and more take place at Nanakita Park, and fireworks bring the festival to a close in the evening.
Source: 泉区民ふるさとまつり '26.8.22(土) | 花火大会一覧｜観光・旅行情報サイト 宮城まるごと探訪 / 泉区民ふるさとまつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include fireworks lighting up the night sky and a variety of events continuing from the daytime.
The 2026 information featured a planned display of 3,300 fireworks, along with stage performances, festival games, community exhibits, lantern-painting workshops, and floating lanterns down the river.
Paid viewing seats for the fireworks are also available at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.
Source: 泉区民ふるさとまつり｜打上花火有料観覧席 / 泉区民ふるさとまつり | tbc東北放送
A day of stage events, lanterns, and fireworks lighting up summer in Izumi Ward
What to expect
The festival begins with daytime events. At the venue, visitors can enjoy stage performances, food stalls, festival games, community exhibits, and hands-on activities.
Activities also include lantern-painting workshops, floating lanterns down the river, catching ayu by hand, and riding a mini train.
Fireworks are set off in the evening and are scheduled to bring the festival to a close from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
How to take part
The venue offers activities for visitors to enjoy, including lantern painting, catching ayu by hand, and a mini train ride area.
There will also be civic exhibits and activity areas.
However, details on participation requirements and same-day registration for individual activities have not been provided, so if you wish to take part, please follow the instructions at the venue.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Yamaichi Sustaina Park Nanakita (78 Yanagi, Nanakita, Izumi Ward, Sendai).
- Train and bus
About a 5-minute walk from Izumi-Chuo Station on the Sendai Municipal Subway Namboku Line.
A special expanded service timetable is announced for the event day, with more frequent service from 4:45 p.m.
- By car
About 10 minutes from Izumi IC on the Tohoku Expressway.
- Parking
There is no parking at the venue.
Use of public transportation is recommended.
Source: 「泉区民ふるさとまつり」当日の地下鉄運行ダイヤ等について - 仙台市交通局
Address 78 Yanagi, Nanakita, Izumi Ward, Sendai City
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
It was announced that the 2026 festival would be held on August 22 (Saturday).
The event is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks planned for 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The event is scheduled to go ahead in rainy weather and be canceled in severe weather.
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Tips for your visit
At the fireworks venue and in the paid viewing area, low-flying fireworks may not be visible from some viewing locations.
Smoking is prohibited in the paid viewing area, and bringing chairs or tables is not allowed.
The festival may go ahead in rainy weather, so bring rain gear such as a raincoat if rain is forecast. Izumi-Chuo Station is expected to be crowded, so allow extra time for your journey.
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Izumi Ward Furusato Festival
The Izumi Ward Furusato Festival has been held since the days when Izumi was a city.
While community festivals in Sendai’s other wards began after the wards were established in 1989, this festival is said to have started earlier.
The festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. In 2022, the fireworks display and festival stalls were not held as a COVID-19 precaution.
Official information
For official information, visit the Izumi Ward Furusato Festival website and the Sendai City Izumi Ward information page.
Information about the 2026 paid viewing seats, fireworks, traffic restrictions, and whether the event will be held is provided on the official website.
Source: 泉区民ふるさとまつり｜仙台市
Izumi Ward Furusato Festival at a Glance
The Izumi Ward Furusato Festival is a summer festival in Izumi Ward, Sendai, where visitors can enjoy stage performances, food stalls, and hands-on activities at Nanakita Park, followed by fireworks in the evening.
In 2026, it was scheduled for August 22, and the venue is about a 5-minute walk from Izumi-Chuo Station.
There is no parking, so taking the subway is convenient.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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