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Ogawa-machi Tanabata Festival (小川町七夕まつり, around Ogawa-machi Station)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Stroll the Station-Front Shopping Street Decorated with Tanabata Ornaments

About 210 min from the previous stop

About 15 min here

About this spot

Held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, these are the fireworks of the Tanabata Festival, with the venue centered around Ogawa-machi Station. Fireworks launch into the night sky, decorating the festival's finale together with the Tanabata ornaments lining the streets. Watching the fireworks in the calm atmosphere of this town of washi paper and traditional crafts is a summer finale unique to Ogawa-machi, surrounded by the satoyama countryside of the Hiki region.

Fireworks details

Name: 小川町七夕まつり

Date & time: 7/25 (Sat)–7/26 (Sun) まつり全体 15:00–21:00 / 打ち上げ花火は7/25 20:00–20:15(予定)

Venue: 比企郡小川町・小川町駅周辺(駅入口交差点・栄通り〜役場通りほか交通規制区域)

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: town.ogawa.saitama.jp

Tips

In case of severe weather, the event may be postponed to Sunday, July 26, so check the latest information on the day. The area around the station gets crowded afterward, so it's a good idea to enjoy the afterglow for a while before moving.