Shimane Tanabata Star Festivals

2 events

2 Tanabata events in Shimane. All with 2026 dates.

Ended

Jul 18, 2026

Hirata Tanabata Costumed Boat Procession (Hirata Festival)

Hirata, Izumo City, Shimane

One of the region's largest summer festivals in Izumo's Hirata district. Highlights include a procession of Tanabata-decorated floats, the traditional Hirata Isshiki-kazari craft displays, and fireworks.

Ended

Aug 6, 2026

Daito Tanabata Festival

Daito, Unnan, Shimane

A 450-year-old summer festival said to originate in 1574; children carrying Tanabata decorations parade with giant lanterns and floats, closing with about 1,500 fireworks over the Aka River.