Written by Aarohi Narain
Feast on festival food, watch performances, and launch glowing lanterns into the night sky.
What to expect
This event in Kyoto offers a blend of traditional star-themed decorations, wish-writing, and a festive atmosphere. Participants can also release LED lanterns into the sky.
Tickets 2025
Standard tickets cost ¥6,500 and up (depending on the day) for adults. However, there’s also an option to purchase a flexible ticket that allows you to change the date, which costs ¥8,500. Corresponding tickets for kids are ¥2,500 and ¥3,500 respectively.
Purchase tickets online through the official website.
How to get there
The festival takes place at Todoroki Sports Park.
From Shinjuku Station, make your way to one of three stations: Musashi-Kosugi (Saikyo or Shōnan–Shinjuku Line), Musashi-Nakahara (Odakyu and Nambu Line), or Shin-Maruko (Fukutoshin Line). Musashi-Kosugi is closest, taking about 25 minutes from Shinjuku.
From Musashi-Kosugi Station, it takes about 20 minutes on foot. From either Musashi-Nakahara Station or Shin-Maruko Station, it’s approximately a 15-minute walk.
The exact transit time will depend on the route you choose, but it should be under 50 minutes total.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.