Wada Hachimangu Tanabata Festival
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Wada Hachimangu Tanabata Festival

Fukui City, Fukui

Venue: Soja Wada Hachimangu Shrine

Jul 5, 2026

A community-rooted Tanabata festival held at Soja Wada Hachimangu in Wada, Fukui City. From afternoon into night, various events unfold in the shrine grounds: the Hato Marche handmade-goods square gathering crafts and kitchen cars, the Hoshiai Tanabata matchmaking visit praying for good relationships, and a Tanabata concert performed at dusk, all offering the romantic, warm atmosphere unique to a Tanabata evening. The old custom of writing wishes on strips and hanging them on bamboo is also cherished, drawing many visitors of all ages. It is a heartwarming event created by the local shrine together with parishioners and residents, coloring a moment of Fukui's summer. The 2026 date is estimated from the previous year.
The Tanabata matchmaking visit and an evening Tanabata concert
Access

About 15 min by bus or car from Fukui Station

Hours

Around 13:00–20:00

Admission

Free to visit (some activities may charge a fee)

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