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Natsu-no-O-Oharai and Tanabata Festival
夏越大祓式・七夕まつり
A sacred night at Achi Jinja to purify your soul and make a wish under the stars.
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Schedule
August 7, 2026 17:00 – August 7, 2026 20:00
Guide4 min read
The Natsu-no-O-Oharai and Tanabata Festival is a traditional seasonal event held at Achi Jinja in Okayama Prefecture.
Highlights
Traditional RitualsTanabata Star FestivalSpiritual Refreshment
About Natsu-no-O-Oharai and Tanabata Festival
- Sacred Ritual Experience: A rare chance to experience a profound purification ritual by walking through the Oko-no-wa ring.
- Tanabata Wishes: Fully enjoy the charm of Japanese Tanabata culture by hanging your wishes on colorful bamboo decorations.
- Spiritual Refreshment: A precious time to reset your mind and body in the tranquil, sacred space of a Japanese shrine.
- Photogenic Scenery: The sight of the shrine at twilight adorned with colorful tanzaku strips is truly beautiful and perfect for photography.
Weather forecast
Fri
10/16
23°/13°
2%
Sat
10/17
25°/15°
0%
Sun
10/18
26°/13°
6%
Mon
10/19
27°/19°
52%
Tue
10/20
27°/20°
60%
Wed
10/21
27°/15°
56%
Thu
10/22
21°/10°
2%
Tips
Clothing
Since this is a shrine ritual, modest clothing that covers the shoulders and legs is recommended.
Etiquette
Please observe the ceremony quietly and respectfully to maintain the sacred atmosphere of the ritual.
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