Katayama Sengen Shrine Tanabata Festival
Jun 29 – Jul 7, 2025Last edition
Katayama Sengen Shrine grounds（Katayama, Sano, Tochigi）
Event Information
- Dates
- Jun 29 – Jul 7, 2025Last edition
- Hours
- Sunset to around 22:00 (illumination)
- Admission
- Free (some activities charged)
- Venue
- Katayama Sengen Shrine grounds
- Location
- Katayama, Sano, TochigiKanto
- Access
- About 10 min by car from Tanuma Station on the Tobu Sano Line
Dates of the 2025 editionWe will update once the next dates are announced.
About This Event
Magical evening illumination and handmade decorations on the shrine grounds
Held every year since 2022 at Sengen Shrine in Katayama, Sano City. Bamboo and handmade Tanabata decorations cover the grounds and are illuminated from sunset until around 10 p.m., creating a magical atmosphere. Visitors can write wishes on strips and tie them to bamboo, and on July 7 events include a free 'lucky wooden plaque making' for children, balloon art, and gifts of the shrine's original strawberry gelato. Known for blessings of fertility, safe childbirth and family harmony, it draws many visitors, especially women praying for love to come true.
- #Tanabata
- #Illumination
- #Shrine
- #Wish Strips
The next dates have not been announced yet. The dates shown are from the 2025 edition.
Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated. Please always check the official website for the latest details before visiting.
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