Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival: Japan's Largest Star Festival
Japan's Largest Star Festival
Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival is a star festival held annually in July in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa, one of the "Three Great Tanabata Festivals" in Japan alongside Sendai and Anjo (Aichi). About 3 million people visit during the festival, claiming the largest scale nationwide.
Magnificent Tanabata Decorations
Magnificent Tanabata decorations over 4m high and 10m wide stand throughout the city's shopping streets. Each shop competes to create beautiful decorations, with various creative designs of streamers and ornaments to enjoy.
Summer Tradition of Shonan
Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival is rooted in the region as a summer tradition of Shonan, a summer joy for local residents each year. Summer trips fully experiencing Shonan combined with Enoshima and Kamakura are popular.
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This article is compiled by the Tabitabi JAPAN editorial team from official and primary sources, including facility and shrine/temple websites, tourism information published by municipalities and tourism associations, and cultural-property records released by national and local governments. Prices, opening hours and event dates may change, so please also check the official information of each facility or local government before you visit.