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Updated: September 1, 2023

Asagaya Tanabata Matsuri (Star Festival) 阿佐谷七夕まつり

Pearl Center Shoppping Street and the area around JR Asagaya Station's south exit, Suginami City, Tokyo
2023-8-4 - 2023-8-8

Note: The 2023 installment of this event has already taken place.

The Asagaya Tanabata Matsuri is considered one of the three greatest festivals of its kind throughout Japan. During the event, colorful bamboo displays adorn the area stretching from the south exit of JR Asagaya Station, through the Pearl Center Shopping Street, all the way to the Ome Kaido entrance. There are also inventive papier-mache ornaments, decorative banners, and streamers. The wide variety of booths and stalls attracts a lively crowd to this event each year.

How to Get There

  • Asagaya Station | 1 min on foot
    JR Chuo Line | JR Sobu Line
  • Minami-Asagaya Station | 1 min on foot
    Marunouchi Line

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Opening Hours

  • 10:00–22:00
  • For start and finish times, visit the official website.
  • The event will take place in the event of light rain.

Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times, prices, and other information.