Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival
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Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival

Ikenobe, Miki, Kagawa

Venue: Ikenobe shopping street area

Aug 1-2, 2026

The Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival, held since 1952 on the first Saturday and Sunday of August, 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.
About 500 bamboo decorations and first-night fireworks
Access

Right by Ikenobe Station (Kotoden Nagao Line); 40 min by car from JR Takamatsu

Hours

Evening into night (fireworks on the first night)

Admission

Free to view

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