Sairi Lantern Illumination
One-night-only event held every summer in the area surrounding Sairi Yashiki
Photo by Oyama Kana
Photo by Oyama Kana
Photo by Oyama Kana
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Held every August at Sairi Yashiki for one night only, this festival will take you back in time to the bustling Taisho period. The Sairi Lantern Illumination is a one-night-only event held in summer in the area surrounding the Sairi Yashiki old warehouse buildings. Every year, over 1,000 lanterns tastefully decorated with colorful hand-drawn paintings line the streets and buildings around this neighborhood, giving you the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of Taisho period.
In addition to the lantern displays, this festival also features yosakoi dance, taiko drumming and rakugo (traditional comical storytelling) performances, not to mention the chance to experience getting your hair done in Taisho style. Rental yukata kimono are also available.
2025 Event Information
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Venue: Sairi-Yashiki and surrounding areas
Time: 17:30–21:00
Parking: Free parking available (approx. 500 spaces)
Access: About 5 minutes by shuttle taxi from Marumori Station on the Abukuma Express Line, or about 30 minutes on foot from Marumori Station
*Free shuttle taxis will run in coordination with train arrival times (from 17:00)
*Information is subject to change. -
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Last Update
March 29, 2019
Area Mt. Zao
Details
MAIN LOCATION
ADDRESS
25 Machinishi, Igu, Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture 981-2165
ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
30-minute walk from Marumori Station (Abukuma Express Line) or 5-minute by shuttle taxi (free shuttle taxi service available from 16:50)
EVENT PARKING
Yes
ADMISSION
Free
LANGUAGES
Japanese
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