Colorful Tanabata Decorations and Food Stalls: A City-Wide Summer Festival
About this spot
Held from 12 PM to 9 PM on August 1st and 2nd, 2026, this city-wide summer festival extends from Sayama-shi Station West Exit Civic Plaza through Tanabata-dori Shopping Street. Colorful Tanabata decorations drape overhead, creating a vibrant summer landscape against the blue sky. From noon to 8:30 PM on August 1st, food stalls line Tanabata-dori Shopping Street, bustling throughout the day. Enjoy both the bright festive atmosphere at the noon opening and the enchanting illuminated atmosphere at night—a unique beauty of this festival.
Season & hours
Name: 入間川七夕まつり
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat)–8/2 (Sun) 12:00–21:00
Venue: 狭山市・狭山市駅西口市民広場〜七夕通り商店街
Food stalls
Hours: 8/1 12:00–20:30、8/2 12:00–19:30
Where: 七夕通り商店街沿道
※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 includedTips
Since the festival spans many hours, take regular breaks and stay hydrated. Sun protection is important during daytime hours. As crowds build in the evening, supervise children closely.
Best time to visit
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM opening. From 5 PM onward, as daylight fades, Tanabata decorations are especially beautiful under sunset and evening lights.
Access & map
Sayama-shi Station West Exit Civic Plaza to Tanabata-dori Shopping Street, Sayama City, Saitama
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