Akita Tanabata Star Festivals

3 events

3 Tanabata events in Akita. All with 2026 dates.

Ended

Aug 1 – Aug 2, 2026

Kosaka Tanabata Festival

Kosaka, Akita

A Tanabata festival held in early August along Kosaka's Meiji Hyakunen-dori. Floats bearing warrior figures reminiscent of Aomori's Nebuta parade through town to a distinctive chant.

Ended

Aug 2 – Aug 3, 2026

Noshiro Tanabata Tenku no Fuyajo

Noshiro, Akita

A Tanabata festival held August 2–3 in Noshiro, Akita. Towering castle-shaped lanterns, including the 24.1-meter 'Chikasue'—Japan's tallest—parade through the city to drums and music.

Ended

Aug 5 – Aug 7, 2026

Tanabata Edoro Lantern Festival

Yuzawa, Akita

A Tanabata festival with roughly 300 years of history, held August 5–7 in Yuzawa, Akita. Over a hundred painted lanterns depicting ukiyo-e beauties turn the streets into a glowing nightless city.