Maebashi Tanabata Festival
Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2026
Central Maebashi (Chuo-dori, Ginza-dori and other arcades)
Maebashi, GunmaKanto
HIGHLIGHTS
Tanabata decoration contest across the central arcades
About This Event
The Maebashi Tanabata Festival is one of the city's three major festivals, alongside the fireworks display and the Maebashi Festival. In 2026 (76th edition) it runs July 10-12 across central Maebashi. The arcades of Chuo-dori and Ginza-dori are filled with colorful decorations made by shops, residents and companies, and a decoration contest judges the best works. With stage events, parades and many food stalls, it brightens the summer of the former castle town and is a leading Tanabata festival of northern Kanto.
Event Information
- Dates
- Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2026
- Hours
- Around 10:00–21:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Central Maebashi (Chuo-dori, Ginza-dori and other arcades)
- Location
- Maebashi, Gunma
- Access
- About 10 min walk from JR Maebashi Station (Ryomo Line)
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated.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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