murmurFussa Tanabata Festival
Fussa City · Around JR Fussa and Ushihama Stations
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Fussa Tanabata Festival Executive Committee · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Aug 7–9, 2026 （Ended）
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually early August
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year Three days in early August (announced each year)
- Venue
- Around JR Fussa and Ushihama Stations
- City
- Fussa City, Tokyo
About
Tanabata is a fixture of summer in Fussa. The main sight is the bamboo decorations lining the streets, with a folk dance parade weaving between them and the whole area buzzing with energy. A Tanabata Orihime contest is also held. Along Sakae-dori, about 85 stalls run by residents serve local favorites such as the "Fussa Dog." The festival dates back to July 6, 1951, when the Chuo merchants' association in front of Fussa Station first held it. The idea came from Sendai: a Fussa town official of the day was moved by how Sendai's shopkeepers, even with the city burned flat by air raids, stood tall bamboo in front of their shops to celebrate Tanabata.
Sources
- OfficialFussa Tanabata Festival Executive Committee fussa-tanabata.com
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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