Sasebo Yonkacho Tanabata Festival

Jun 29 – Jul 31, 2026Est. from last year

Sasebo Yonkacho shopping arcade ('Saruku City 4○3')

Sasebo, NagasakiKyushu

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HIGHLIGHTS

Arcade-wide Tanabata decorations and wish strips

About This Event

An annual Tanabata decoration event in Sasebo's Yonkacho district, home to Japan's longest straight shopping arcade ('Saruku City 4○3'). Colorful Tanabata ornaments hang throughout the arcade, and shoppers can write wishes on provided strips to tie to bamboo. The event also features a children's calligraphy contest and Tanabata-themed paintings by local kindergarteners, letting the whole community enjoy the season. Held in the covered arcade, it can be enjoyed rain or shine, with wish strips set up through about July 7—an easygoing downtown Tanabata to drop by while shopping.

TanabataShopping ArcadeCovered ArcadeWish Strips

Event Information

Dates: Jun 29 – Jul 31, 2026Est. from last year
Hours: Viewable during arcade business hours
Admission: Free
Venue: Sasebo Yonkacho shopping arcade ('Saruku City 4○3')
Location: Sasebo, Nagasaki
Access: About 10 min on foot from JR Sasebo Station
Date source: Based on last year's scheduleWe will update once officially announced.