Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival

Aug 8-9, 2026

Ikenobe shopping street area

Ikenobe, Miki, KagawaShikoku

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HIGHLIGHTS

About 500 bamboo decorations and first-night fireworks

About This Event

The Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival, held since 1952 on a Saturday and Sunday in early August (August 8-9 for the 75th edition in 2026), is one of Kagawa's signature Tanabata events. About 500 bamboo poles line the Ikenobe shopping street, gaily decorated with colorful tanzaku and kusudama balls. Many stalls open alongside stage events such as the Tanabata Queen announcement, song shows, and taiko competitions, and fireworks light the first night. Nearby Saitoku-ji temple holds its famous 'Tanabata tea ceremony' on the same dates. Walk through tunnels of bamboo decorations and enjoy the festive bustle of this major event coloring Kagawa's summer.

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Event Information

Dates: Aug 8-9, 2026
Hours: Evening into night (stage events from 18:00, fireworks on the first night)
Admission: Free to view
Venue: Ikenobe shopping street area
Location: Ikenobe, Miki, Kagawa
Access: Right by Ikenobe Station (Kotoden Nagao Line); 40 min by car from JR Takamatsu
Date source: Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.