Omiya Nisshin Tanabata Festival
Aug 6 – Aug 7, 2026
Around Nisshin Tanabata-dori (Nisshin Sta. south) and Nisshin Elementary School
Saitama City, SaitamaKanto
HIGHLIGHTS
Community-made decorations along Nisshin Tanabata-dori
About This Event
Held since 1972, the Omiya Nisshin Tanabata Festival is a tradition representing the Nisshin area of Kita Ward, Saitama City, reaching its 54th edition on August 6-7, 2026. Around Nisshin Tanabata-dori by the south exit of Nisshin Station and at Nisshin Elementary School, beautiful colorful decorations carrying local wishes adorn the streets. Lined with many food stalls and featuring stage events and children's activities, it is a community-driven, handmade festival enjoyed by families as part of the wider Omiya Summer Festival.
Event Information
- Dates
- Aug 6 – Aug 7, 2026
- Hours
- 15:00–21:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Around Nisshin Tanabata-dori (Nisshin Sta. south) and Nisshin Elementary School
- Location
- Saitama City, Saitama
- Access
- Right at the south exit of Nisshin Station (JR Kawagoe Line)
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
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