Full-Day Enjoyment Course for Orion Tanabata Festival 2026
This is a one-day course centered on the first day of the 'Orion Tanabata Festival' (July 31–August 3, 2026), held along vibrant Orion-dori in central Utsunomiya. During the day, pay respects at Utsunomiya's tutelary shrine, Futarasan Shrine, and enjoy a planetarium show at Utsunomiya Amusement Study Hall. Touch the city's history at Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park, then enjoy a panoramic view from Hachiman Mountain Park's observation tower. Have an early dinner in the evening at restaurants around Orion-dori, and from 5 PM, the street decorated with colorful Tanabata ornaments becomes the festival stage. It's a uniquely Utsunomiya summer night where wishes are written under the decorated street.
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Pay respects at Utsunomiya's tutelary shrine, said to be the origin of the city's name
Historical castle town park with restored earth walls and moats
Panoramic view of Utsunomiya's cityscape from the observation tower
Early dinner on the festival street before the celebration begins
Utsunomiya's summer night under colorful Tanabata ornaments
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