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Hofu Tenmangu Tanabata Festival

Hofu City, Yamaguchi

Venue: Hofu Tenmangu Shrine

Jul 1-7, 2026

Hofu Tenmangu enshrines Sugawara Michizane, the deity of learning, and is one of Japan's three major Tenmangu shrines. From July 1 to 7 the grounds host a Tanabata festival inspired by Michizane, who is said to have made a wish on the night of Tanabata. Highlights include 'Kasadama Art,' clusters of vinyl umbrellas formed into glowing spheres, and about 1,000 milk-carton lanterns recreating the Milky Way along the corridors, drawing visitors who pray for love and family safety.

Mystical 'Kasadama Art' of vinyl umbrellas formed into glowing spheres.

Access

About 15 min walk from JR Hofu Station.

Hours

Sunset to around 21:00 (illumination)

Admission

Free

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