Iwate Tanabata Star Festivals

4 events

4 Tanabata events in Iwate. All with 2026 dates.

Ended

Aug 1 – Aug 7, 2026

Morioka Tanabata Festival

Sakanacho, Morioka, Iwate

Held in early August along Morioka's nostalgic Sakanacho shopping arcade. Handmade, individually crafted Tanabata decorations adorn the 365-meter covered street.

Ended

Aug 6 – Aug 7, 2026

Sakari-cho Lantern Tanabata Festival

Sakari, Ofunato, Iwate

A traditional Tanabata festival held August 6–7 in Sakari, Ofunato. Centered on the Sakari Chuo-dori shopping street, classic Tanabata decorations and ornate festival floats parade through town.

Ended

Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2026

Ichinoseki Summer Festival

Ichinoseki, Iwate

A summer festival held in central Ichinoseki in early August. Tanabata decorations, citizen dance parades, and the Iwai River fireworks display make it the city's signature summer event.

Ended

Aug 7, 2026

Esashi Summer Festival (Tanabata)

Esashi, Oshu, Iwate

A Tanabata festival held every August 7 in Esashi, Oshu. The Kuramachi Mall and Kawaramachi shopping street glow with Tanabata decorations and illuminations, alongside stage shows and night stalls.