EndedFestivals & FireworksOkayama
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.
This event has ended
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
Tue
9/1
33°/25°
31%
Wed
9/2
32°/25°
57%
Thu
9/3
28°/23°
86%
Fri
9/4
25°/23°
92%
Sat
9/5
27°/23°
59%
Sun
9/6
27°/24°
55%
Mon
9/7
29°/23°
35%
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.
