Lantern Floating on Hirose River

(広瀬川灯ろう流し)

Date

2019.08.20

Description

This lantern floating festival was started long ago by the wife of the 7th successor of the feudal Date clan commemorating those who had lost their lives during serious famine caused by cold summer. 3,000 toro lanterns are set afloat on Hirose river, and a fireworks festival is held as well.

Location

Sendai City
Miyagi

Access Map (アクセスと地図)