Name: Ogawa Town Tanabata Festival
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-26
Location: Throughout central Ogawa Town, including the area around Ogawa Station

This summer Tanabata festival brightens central Ogawa Town with bamboo decorations made from Ogawa washi, alongside dancing, a procession, and fireworks.

About Ogawa Town Tanabata Festival

The Ogawa Town Tanabata Festival is a Tanabata festival held throughout the town center of Ogawa Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture.

Bamboo decorations made with generous amounts of Ogawa washi, a traditional industry of Ogawa Town, are a signature highlight of the festival.

A variety of events organized by local business, industry, and tourism groups take place, including judging of the bamboo decorations, dancing, and fireworks.

Set in the town center, the festival brings together local industry and summer festivities.

Festival highlights

The main highlight is the colorful bamboo decorations made with Ogawa washi.

At the bamboo decoration contest, you can enjoy a walk through the town center while comparing decorations created by shops and local groups.

The program includes a range of events that vary by location and time, such as the Ogawa Tanabata Dance, Ogawa Tanabata Dance, procession, and fireworks display.

With many activities on offer, you can enjoy the decorations and dancing one after another.

A town-center Tanabata festival adorned with bamboo decorations made from Ogawa washi

What to expect

Visitors walk through central Ogawa Town, enjoying the bamboo decorations and various events.

The program includes a bamboo decoration contest, a scenic and model photography session, the Ogawa Tanabata Dance, and the Ogawa Tanabata Yosakoi Dance.

The program also includes a dashi procession and fireworks, so visitors can enjoy everything from the decorations during the day to evening events.

Check the information for each festival edition for the specific order of events at the venue.

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How to take part

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Location and access

Venue and address

Throughout central Ogawa Town, including the area around Ogawa Station.

The address is around Otsuka, Ogawa Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture.

Train and bus

About a 5-minute walk from Ogawa Station on the Tobu Tojo Line and JR Hachiko Line.

Due to traffic restrictions, the Ogawa Station Entrance bus stop was out of service on July 25, 2026 and 26, and visitors were directed to use the Ogawa Station bus stop.

By car

As the event takes place in the town center, parking is limited.

Traffic restrictions are in effect.

Parking

Temporary parking is available at Ogawa Elementary School’s grounds, on town-owned land, in the Ogawa Town Office staff parking lot, at Hachiman-dai Parking Lot, and other locations.

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Address Around Otsuka, Ogawa Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the festival was held on July 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday), with event hours listed as 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both days.

Traffic restrictions were scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The event period has now passed, so this information no longer serves as guidance for the day of the event.

In a typical year, it is held on a Saturday and Sunday around the end of July.

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Tips for your visit

As the venue extends across the town center, you’ll find it easier to get around if you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking.

Traffic restrictions are in place during festival hours, and in 2026 bus services around Ogawa-machi Station were also rerouted or had stops suspended.

If you’re coming by car, parking is limited, so using public transportation is recommended.

Information about how the fireworks display is affected by rain may be provided in the announcements for each year’s event.

Nearby attractions

Nearby festival-related attractions include Takami Castle and Roadside Station Ogawamachi.

Both are introduced as nearby attractions connected with the location of the Ogawa Town Tanabata Festival.

If you plan to visit alongside the festival, check the day’s traffic restrictions and the opening status of each facility, and plan a manageable itinerary.

For detailed information on using each facility, please check the information provided by that facility.

Origins and History of Ogawa Town Tanabata Festival

Records show that it was the 66th festival in 2014 and the 67th in 2015, indicating a long history.

In 2026, it was held for the 78th time, with bamboo decorations made using Ogawa washi continuing to be a distinctive feature.

One notable incident mentioned in the festival’s history is that in 2014, a Godzilla decoration protruding from the roof of a private home attracted attention.

Official information

Information for each festival edition is available on the Ogawa Town Tourism Association’s “Ogawa Town Tanabata Festival” page.

The 2026 event dates, hours, traffic restriction hours, and contact information are listed.

The listed contacts are the Ogawa Town Tanabata Festival Executive Committee (Ogawa Town Chamber of Commerce) and the Ogawa Town Office’s Community Vitality Division.