Kiyokawa Checkpoint Tanabata Festival

About This Event

Children's handmade decorations and a Tanabata concert

The Kiyokawa Checkpoint Tanabata Festival is held in early July (July 1-5 in 2026) at the Kiyokawa Checkpoint in Kiyokawa History Park in Shonai Town, Yamagata. In the historic district of Kiyokawa, which once flourished through river transport on the Mogami River, colorful Tanabata decorations handmade by local children fill the halls in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. During the festival, a local choir holds an outdoor 'concert in the open,' and the on-site eatery offers an original limited-edition Tanabata set menu. It is a community-centered event where visitors can savor the spirit of Tanabata amid Shonai's nature and history.