Early Dinner at the Shopping Street in Front of the Station Before the Festival
About this spot
A shopping street in front of JR Anjo Station that becomes the festival venue during the Tanabata Festival period, with colorful Tanabata decorations hanging overhead. Before the festival starts, this time is still relatively quiet and perfect for having an early dinner at restaurants. When the festival begins, crowds increase dramatically, so enjoying a hearty meal before heading into the nighttime festivities is wise.
Season & hours
Name: 安城七夕まつり
Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/9 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 安城市・JR安城駅周辺市街地
JR安城駅を中心とした市街地一帯で毎年夏に開かれる安城七夕まつりは、東海地方でも有数の規模を誇る七夕まつりのひとつです。2026年は8月7日(金)から9日(日)までの開催で、その初日を訪れます。商店街の頭上には無数の七夕飾りが吊るされ、通りの両側には食べ歩きの屋台やゲームの露店が並びます。安城が誇る花と緑、そして農業の歴史を昼に感じた後は、夜は色とりどりの飾りの下で家族と食べ歩きを楽しみながら、駅前らしいにぎやかな夏祭りを満喫しましょう。
Tips
祭り期間中は歩行者天国になり大変混雑するため、ベビーカーでの移動はゆとりを持って計画しましょう。屋台は現金での支払いが基本のため、小銭を多めに用意しておくと安心です。駅周辺の駐車場は早い時間から満車になりやすいため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。
Tips
During the festival period, crowding increases after evening, so dining early is recommended. Many shops primarily accept cash, so having small bills and coins prepared is helpful. Parking near the station fills up easily, making public transportation convenient.
Best time to visit
Approximately 40 minutes. Finishing before 5 PM allows smooth entry into the festival.
Access & map
25 Asahi-cho, Anjo City, Aichi 446-0031
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2026 Anjo Tanabata Festival Full-Day Course
Aichi
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