Sendai Tanabata Festival
Japan· Matsuri · Sendai
MatsuriTravel impact: High
- Date
- Thu, 6 Aug 2026 to Sat, 8 Aug 2026
- Duration
- 3 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- 仙台七夕まつり
- Region
- Sendai
- Matsuri
- Sendai
Background
Sendai’s Tanabata festival of giant street decorations—one of Tohoku’s three great summer festivals, alongside Nebuta and Kantō.
Impact on travellers
Not a public holiday; downtown crowds and tight hotels. Dates sit near Nebuta—plan Tohoku transport and lodging early if combining.
Extra notes
Main period is usually 6–8 August; eve events follow the year’s programme.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
No separate source link for this entry; check the country calendar and official notices.
Cabinet Office national holiday table for 2026–2027 (祝日), including 振替休日 and 国民の休日; festivals remain curated travel picks.
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