Yamanashi Tanabata Star Festivals

4 events

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

Ended

Jun 24 – Jul 6, 2025Last edition

Tanabata Festival at the Ando Residence

Minami-Alps, Yamanashi

Held at the Ando Residence, a nationally important cultural property built in 1708; bamboo decorations and the region's traditional long-sleeved Tanabata dolls are displayed, with wish-strip experiences.

Ended

Jun 24 – Jul 8, 2026

Tanabata Decorations at Kanzo Yashiki & Miyakoen

Enzan, Koshu, Yamanashi

Tanabata decorations displayed at two sites: the nationally important cultural property Kanzo Yashiki and the modern industrial heritage Miyakoen; visitors can write wishes and tie them to bamboo.

Ended

Jul 4-7, 2026

Kofu Tanabata Festival

Kofu, Yamanashi

A summer tradition coloring Kofu's central shopping district, with colorful streamers and decorations, food stalls, and stage events.

Ended

Jul 4, 2026

Uenohara Tanabata Night Bazaar

Uenohara, Yamanashi

A summer evening festival across four spots in Uenohara's shopping streets, now in its 26th year; stalls of fried chicken, yakisoba and shaved ice, game corners, and a photo perk for those in yukata.