An autumn food culture festival exploring the flavors of the Sendai metropolitan area through hot pots
Sendai Hot Pot Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every autumn / Held annually (ended after its 2016 edition)
- Location
- Kotodai 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Sendai Nabe Matsuri brought together hot pots made with local specialties from municipalities across the Sendai metropolitan area to showcase the appeal of their regional cuisine. It was held in Kotodai Park as an autumn event where visitors could sample a variety of hot pots.
About Sendai Hot Pot Festival
Sendai Nabe Matsuri is an event where municipalities in the Sendai metropolitan area served hot pots made with local specialties, showcasing the appeal of each region through food.
The venue was Kotodai Park in Aoba Ward, Sendai, and the event offered visitors the chance to enjoy a variety of flavors from across Miyagi Prefecture in one place.
It aimed to promote local ingredients and expand their consumption, with municipalities from the Sendai metropolitan area taking part.
The event ended after its 2016 edition.
Source: 仙台鍋まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
A highlight was the signature hot pots made with local specialties, served by municipalities throughout the Sendai metropolitan area.
Visitors could sample several hot pots, offering a chance to experience the differences in ingredients and dishes from each region.
Starting in 2013, the “Sendai Hot Pot Grand Prix,” in which visitors and others chose the most popular hot pot, was also held.
In 2016, bokke hot pot was selected as the Grand Prix winner.
An autumn food culture festival exploring the flavors of the Sendai metropolitan area through hot pots
What to expect
When the event was held, visitors mainly spent their time exploring the booths of various municipalities in Kotodai Park and sampling hot pots made with local ingredients.
Hot pots were sold by the bowl, allowing visitors to sample several flavors while experiencing the food culture of the Sendai metropolitan area.
The event was held on autumn weekdays, usually over 2 days.
From 2013 onward, a competition to choose the most popular hot pot was also added, combining the enjoyment of eating with voting and judging.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kotodai Park (Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture)
Address Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Every autumn
- Frequency
Held annually (ended after its 2016 edition)
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Sendai Hot Pot Festival
Sendai Nabe Matsuri began in 2007 as a pre-event for the Sendai–Miyagi Destination Campaign.
It continued annually as an autumn event where municipalities in the Sendai metropolitan area introduced their local hot pots.
Starting in 2013, the “Sendai Hot Pot Grand Prix” was held to choose the most popular hot pot, adding a competitive element to the food offerings.
It has not been held since its final edition in 2016.
Sendai Hot Pot Festival at a Glance
Sendai Nabe Matsuri was an event where municipalities in the Sendai metropolitan area brought hot pots made with local specialties to showcase the appeal of their regional cuisine.
It was held on autumn weekdays in Kotodai Park and was known for hot pot sampling and the Sendai Hot Pot Grand Prix.
It began in 2007 and has not been held since its final edition in 2016, so it cannot be listed as scheduled for 2026.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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