A summer Tanabata festival on Ikedo Shopping Street, adorned with tanzaku wish strips and kusudama ornaments
Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival
The 2026 edition of Miki Town Ikenobe Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/08 〜 2026/08/09Ended
- Season / frequency
- The 1st Saturday and Sunday of August (the 2nd Saturday and Sunday in some years) / Every year
- Location
- Ikedo Shopping Street
- Area
- Kagawa Prefecture・Miki Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 15 min–1 h 35 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival in Miki Town, where Ikedo Shopping Street is adorned with colorful Tanabata decorations, and visitors can enjoy popular song shows, performances, night stalls, and even fireworks.
About Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival
The Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival is a summer Tanabata festival held mainly on Ikedo Shopping Street in Miki Town, Kida District, Kagawa Prefecture.
Bamboo branches decorated with colorful tanzaku wish strips and kusudama ornaments line the shopping street and are beloved as a seasonal feature of summer in the community.
Along with displays of Tanabata decorations, the festival features stage events and night stalls, drawing visitors from both within and outside the town.
This annual community event brings color to the shopping street and the town’s summer.
Source: 三木町いけのべ七夕まつり - Wikipedia / 三木町の伝統的な祭りの魅力｜香川県三木町魅力発信サイト KIT-MIKI / 祭・イベント詳細： 三木町いけのべ七夕まつり｜（一財）都市農山漁村交流活性化機構（まちむら交流きこう）
Festival highlights
The highlight is the large-scale Tanabata decorations adorning Ikedo Shopping Street.
Tanzaku wish strips are hung on 4–5-meter bamboo branches, while kusudama ornaments and five-colored streamers decorate about 2 kilometers of the shopping street.
Events during the festival include the Miss Tanabata announcement, a Tanabata tea gathering, popular song shows, and taiko performances.
Fireworks are also launched on the first night, so visitors can enjoy the decorations, stage events, and nighttime festivities together.
A summer Tanabata festival on Ikedo Shopping Street, adorned with tanzaku wish strips and kusudama ornaments
What to expect
Visitors walk along Ikedo Shopping Street, taking in the Tanabata decorations, tanzaku wish strips, and kusudama ornaments lining the street.
The stage is the focus of the event, with Tanabata-themed presentations, popular song shows, and taiko performances, while night stalls line the street.
A Tanabata tea gathering is held to coincide with the festival, and on Sunday visitors can also enjoy the tea gathering at Ikedo Saitokuji Temple.
Fireworks are added on the first night, offering a festival experience that differs from the daytime.
How to take part
General visitors can enjoy the Tanabata decorations, stage performances, nighttime stalls, and fireworks in Ikedo Shopping Street.
In 2026, the youth division of the chamber of commerce set up a haunted house and bazaar at the festival, and there were also activities for children.
No general participation requirements are stated for watching performances or visiting stalls.
Check the information for each activity to see whether registration or age requirements apply to participatory events.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ikedo Shopping Street.
Ikenobe Tanabata Plaza is also listed as a venue.
- Train and bus
A short walk from Ikedo Station on the Kotoden Nagao Line.
- By car
About 40 minutes by car from JR Takamatsu Station.
- Parking
Each parking area is listed as having space for a few vehicles.
Event venue 香川県三木町 池戸商店街
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the 75th Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival was held over 2 days, on August 8 (Saturday) and the 9th (Sunday).
It is usually held around the first Saturday and Sunday of August, though in some years it is scheduled for the second Saturday and Sunday.
In some years, fireworks are held on the first evening.
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Kagawa Prefecture / Miki Town (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Tanabata decorations and nighttime stalls line the shopping street, so plan to visit ready to walk around and enjoy several attractions.
The schedules for fireworks and stage performances, as well as the stall offerings, may vary from year to year, so please check the information on the day.
The 2026 chamber of commerce information is presented as it was when published, and visitors are encouraged to check for the latest information.
Each location has parking for only a few cars.
Source: 第75回三木町いけのべ七夕まつりへの参画 ｜ 三木町商工会
Nearby attractions
A Tanabata tea gathering is held at Ikedo Saitokuji Temple to coincide with the festival.
The Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Association describes this tea gathering as an event held to coincide with the Ikenobe Tanabata Festival.
The location is Ikedo Saitokuji, Miki Town, Kida District, Kagawa Prefecture.
Along with the festival’s Tanabata decorations and shopping street events, you can also stop by a local tea gathering.
Origins and History of Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival
The Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival is said to have begun in 1952 and has been passed down in the community for many years.
The festival’s history describes how Tanabata decorations were displayed around Ikedo Shopping Street and how the event grew into a summer community celebration.
In 2026, it marked its 75th edition, with the youth division of the chamber of commerce also taking part with a haunted house and bazaar.
As the festival has continued over the years, it has combined traditional Tanabata decorations with activities for people of all generations.
Official information
Details of the Miki Town Chamber of Commerce Youth Division’s participation in the 2026 Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival can be confirmed in its announcement.
The appeal of the host area and an overview of the festival are also featured on Miki Town’s town information website.
Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival at a Glance
The Miki Town Ikenobe Tanabata Festival is a summer festival centered on Tanabata decorations that adorn about 2 kilometers of Ikedo Shopping Street.
Enjoy popular song shows, taiko performances, a Tanabata tea gathering, and night stalls while taking in the tanzaku wish strips, kusudama ornaments, and five-colored streamers.
Some years, fireworks are held on the first night; in 2026, the 75th festival took place on August 8 and the 9th.
The venue is a short walk from Ikedo Station on the Kotoden Nagao Line.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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