Sat, Jul
05

Tour the Asakusa Tanabata Festival with a Guide

1:30pm – 4:00pm
¥0 – ¥2,000
Festival
Tour
Akihabara
Written by Alexandra Ziminski

Be guided through the Tanabata Festival, also known as the Star Festival, in downtown Asakusa and join in the festivities.

What to expect

Write your wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku — staff will be there to help you if you want to practice writing in Japanese — and stroll through the streets of Asakusa that will be strewn with colorful decorations. In true Japanese matsuri style, there will be plenty of food stalls bursting with treats, so make sure to bring some extra cash.

Entry and tickets

Entry on the day is ¥2,000 in cash or by PayPay. Remember to register before you go using this Google Form. Members of the WeLearn Community (paid subscription) get to join for free and can sign up here. There is now a 1-month free trial!

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How to get there

Everyone will meet at the WeLearn Community 80’s Café at 1:30 p.m. before walking to the festival.

In case of rain, there will be a board game event at the meeting venue instead.

Photo from a previous WeLearn event. | Photo by WeLearn Co., Ltd.
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Jul 5, 2025
1:30pm – 4:00pm
WeLearn Community 80's Café
¥0 – ¥2,000
Festival
Tour
Official site
  • 270 m from Awajichō Station Marunouchi Line (M19)
  • 296 m from Ogawamachi Station Shinjuku Line (S7)
  • 337 m from Shinochanomizu Station

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