Kyoto Tanabata Star Festivals

2 events

2 Tanabata events in Kyoto. All with 2026 dates. Featured: Kyo no Tanabata (Kyoto Tanabata Festival).

EndedPick

Aug 2026 (dates vary by venue)

Kyo no Tanabata (Kyoto Tanabata Festival)

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

A festival of light held across Kyoto in August for the old-calendar Tanabata. In 2026 it links up with Tanabata events around the city, with dates and programs varying by venue.

Ended

Jul 1 – Aug 15, 2026

Kifune Shrine Tanabata Bamboo Light-up

Kurama-Kibune-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

The stone steps of Kifune Shrine, dedicated to the water deity, are lit up at night with Tanabata bamboo decorations, a magical summer sight in the cool Kibune valley.