A summer festival wishing for peace, with Tanabata processions and dashi lighting up the night in Daito
Daito Tanabata Festival
The 2026 edition of Daito Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/06Ended
- Location
- Daito District shopping area and along the Akagawa River
- Area
- Shimane Prefecture・Unnan City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Daito Tanabata Festival is a summer festival in Daito Town, Unnan City, that carries on a wish for peace. The children’s Tanabata procession, , , and fireworks along the Akagawa River brighten the town at night.
About Daito Tanabata Festival
The Daito Tanabata Festival is a festival in Daito Town, Unnan City, that carries on a wish for peace and has been held for more than 450 years.
Children dressed in and wear Tanabata decorations as they parade through the shopping area alongside large and dashi.
Events in the shopping area and fireworks along the Akagawa River come together to enliven the local summer.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the Tanabata procession featuring children wearing Tanabata decorations.
Along with the large chochin and dashi making their way through the shopping area, the dance “Kōbu Hotaru” and Ushio Jindai Kagura are also performed.
In the latter part of the festival, fireworks are launched from the banks of the Akagawa River, bringing the evening’s events to a close.
A summer festival wishing for peace, with Tanabata processions and dashi lighting up the night in Daito
What to expect
From the evening, food and drink, dancing, a procession, kagura, and other events take place in the shopping area and at the venue, followed by fireworks.
A beer garden and stage events are held in front of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hall, and a local specialties market is also set up in the San-in Godo Bank parking lot.
In the Children’s Tanabata Procession, Tanabata decorations, large chochin, and dashi make their way through town.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Daito District shopping area and along the Akagawa River (Daito, Daito Town, Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture).
- Train and bus
10 minutes on foot from JR Izumo-Daito Station.
- By car
About 15 minutes from Mitoya-Kisuki IC on the Matsue Expressway.
- Parking
About 500 spaces are available near the Daito District shopping area.
Source: 大東七夕祭の開催情報【2026年】 - ウェザーニュース
Address Daito, Daito Town, Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed date has passed)
The 2026 event was announced as scheduled for August 6 (Thursday).
The main program is: beer garden from 6 p.m.; Kōbu Hotaru from around 7:20 p.m.; Children’s Tanabata Procession from 7:30 p.m.; Ushio Jindai Kagura from around 8 p.m.; children’s fireworks show from around 8:15 p.m.; and fireworks display from around 8:30 p.m.
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Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 information, traffic restrictions around the shopping district are scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The event is canceled in the event of severe weather, so if the weather is uncertain, check its status before setting out.
If you plan to stay for the evening procession and fireworks, plan your travel around the traffic restriction hours.
Nearby attractions
かけや酒蔵資料館
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
竹下登記念館
島根県雲南市にある博物館
須我神社
島根県雲南市大東町須賀にある神社
Origins and History of Daito Tanabata Festival
The Daito Tanabata Festival has been held for more than 450 years as a festival wishing for peace.
It is reported that the Daito Tanabata Festival was held in 2023 by its preservation association for the first time in 4 years.
That year, the festival-themed photo contest also reached its 27th edition, helping document and pass on local traditions.
Official information
For inquiries about the event information, contact the Community Development Division at Daito General Center.
The phone number is 0854-43-8160.
The Unnan Tourism website is also listed as a related information source.
Daito Tanabata Festival at a Glance
Set against a wish for peace, the Daito Tanabata Festival offers a Tanabata procession of children, large chochin, dashi, dancing, kagura, and fireworks.
The venue is the Daito District shopping area and the banks of the Akagawa River, with events in the shopping area and a local specialties market.
The 2026 event was announced as scheduled for August 6, with fireworks scheduled to start at around 8:30 p.m.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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