Wakayama Tanabata Star Festivals

3 events

3 Tanabata events in Wakayama. 1 with 2026 dates, 2 showing the last edition's dates (next dates not yet announced).

Ended

Jun 15 – Jul 7, 2025Last edition

Awashima Shrine Tanabata Festival

Kada, Wakayama City, Wakayama

A Tanabata festival at Awashima Shrine in seaside Kada, famous for its doll memorial rites, where wishes are tied to bamboo at the shrine of dolls and needlework.

Ended

Jul 7, 2025Last edition

Yuasa Tanabata Festival (Benzaiten)

Shimanouchi, Yuasa, Arida, Wakayama

A Tanabata festival in the Shimanouchi district of Yuasa, the birthplace of soy sauce, honoring Benzaiten with streamers, night stalls and crowds in yukata.

Ended

Jul 7, 2026

Kimiidera Tanabata & Gion Festival

Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama

A Tanabata and Gion festival at Kimiidera, a famous temple of the Saikoku pilgrimage, with sutra readings, a ritual fire for wish-laden bamboo, and stalls along the approach.