Hofu Tenmangu Tanabata Festival
Jul 1-7, 2026
Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
Hofu City, YamaguchiChugoku
HIGHLIGHTS
Mystical 'Kasadama Art' of vinyl umbrellas formed into glowing spheres.
About This Event
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.
Event Information
- Dates
- Jul 1-7, 2026
- Hours
- Sunset to around 21:00 (illumination)
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
- Location
- Hofu City, Yamaguchi
- Access
- About 15 min walk from JR Hofu Station.
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
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