2026 Entsuji Tanabata Festival Full-Day Course

A one-day course to fully enjoy the 'Entsuji Tanabata Festival' held at Entsuji shopping street in Nishi Ward, Nagoya (July 29 - August 2, 2026, featuring opening day). In the afternoon, experience history at Nagoya Castle, walk through the historic townscape of Shikandou with its remaining white-walled storehouses, and spend quiet moments at Nagoya Shrine. In the evening, walk early through Entsuji Honmachi shopping street to catch the pre-festival vibe. At 5 PM, head to the arcade where Tanabata decorations sway. Walk through the bustling shopping street lit by food stalls beneath colorful Tanabata decorations—a summer festival with true Nagoya charm. Stroll leisurely with your family through a town where history and Showa atmosphere coexist.