Jun 27 - Jul 7, 2026Est. from last year
Takamatsu Children's Future Museum (Miraie)
Takamatsu, KagawaShikoku
Make decorations and hang wish strips on a giant bamboo
A Tanabata event for children at the Takamatsu Children's Future Museum (Miraie) in Takamatsu, Kagawa. Visitors can make traditional Star Festival decorations such as paper chains and Milky Way cut-outs, and write their wishes on tanzaku strips that are then hung on a large bamboo branch in the entrance hall. There are also coloring activities, and the program is free with no reservation required, welcoming children aged 3 through high school with their families. The museum's planetarium offers Tanabata-themed star shows, making it a popular way for families to enjoy seasonal Japanese traditions.
*The dates shown are estimates based on the previous year.
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