Jul 17
~
Jul 23

Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival

5:00pm – 9:00pm
¥6,500 (advance sales)
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Feast on festival food, watch performances, and launch glowing lanterns into the night sky.

What to expect

Release LED lanterns into the sky.

Tickets 2026

Standard tickets cost ¥6,600 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 ¥8,400. Corresponding tickets for kids are ¥2,600 and ¥3,600 respectively.

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Purchase tickets online through the official website.

How to get there

The festival takes place at Saitama Stadium 2002.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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