Kofu Tanabata Festival

About This Event

Streamers across the central arcade with stalls and stage events

Held in early July each year in the central shopping district of Kofu City, Yamanashi, this Tanabata festival is cherished as a summer tradition. Along central arcades such as Ginza-dori, Kasuga-dori, and Asahi-dori, colorful streamers and elaborate Tanabata decorations line the streets, wrapping the whole town in a festive atmosphere. With venues such as the lawn plaza south of Maizuru Castle Park, food stalls, vendors, and kitchen cars stand side by side, while stage events, a craft beer area, and dining zones draw crowds. Member shopping streets of the Kofu Shopping Street Federation hold Tanabata-themed events and sales, letting shoppers and families enjoy a moment of summer.