A staple summer festival of Ichinomiya,
lavishly offering thanks to the god of textiles

Japan's Tanabata Festival is also known as the Star Festival and Ichinomiya's Tanabata Star Festival is held to show gratitude to Yorozuhata Toyoakitsushi Hime no Mikoto, Hatori Jinja Shrine's god of textiles. It is also a time to pray for prosperity in this area, since textiles are the city of Ichinomiya's leading industry. Hatori Jinja Shrine is located to the east of Masumida Jinja Shrine’s Main Hall, from where Ichinomiya's name (literally meaning "Primary Shrine") originated, and Hatori Jinja Shrine's god of textiles is the mother of the god enshrined in Masumida Jinja Shrine, Ame no Hoakari no Mikoto.
Traditional streamer decorations fluttering in the shopping streets and gorgeous decorations made by the local people are truly incredibly in their brilliance and draw in one million event goers to the festival. During the festival period, Masumida Jinja Shrine, Hon-machi Shopping District, and i-Building (Owari-Ichinomiya Station Ekimae Building) act as the main hosts to the bon dance and hands-on citizen events. Each year, special guests too are called in for talks and live shows, bringing the excitement to new levels.

Tanabata Stage
• Dates: Thu, Jul 25–Sun, Jul 28, 2024
• Venue: Civic Terrace on the third floor of Owari-Ichinomiya Station Ekimae Building (i-Building)

Wassho Ichinomiya Dance
• Date and time: From 6:20 pm (tentative), Fri, Jul 26, 2023
• Course: Hon-machi Shopping District Arcade (2–3 chome, Hon-machi, Ichinomiya-shi, Aichi)

Tanabata Dance Contest
• Dates: Sat, Jul 27, 2024
• Venue: Civic Terrace on the third floor of i-Building (3-1-2 Sakae, Ichinomiya-shi, Aichi)

Tanabata "Supobun" Sports and Culture Stage
• Dates and time: 10:00 am–7:30 pm; Sat, Jul 27–Sun, Jul 28, 2024
• Venue: First-floor Sports Floor (free rest space)