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Ren'ai Joju Tanabata Festival

Name: Ren'ai Joju Tanabata Festival
Start: 2026-07-07
End: 2026-07-07
Location: 地主神社

恋愛成就七夕祭

A romantic ritual of love and connection involving a pair of Kokeshi dolls to honor Orihime and Hikoboshi.

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July 7, 2026

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The Ren'ai Joju Tanabata Festival is a special ritual held every year on the afternoon of July 7th at Jishu Jinja, dedicated to praying for romantic success and matchmaking.

Highlights

Matchmaking RitualsMail-in Prayer ServiceTraditional Shinto Ceremonies

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About Ren'ai Joju Tanabata Festival

Matchmaking Ritual: The traditional Kokeshi doll ritual is perfect for those seeking romantic success or a soulmate.
Mail-in Prayer Service: While on-site access is limited due to construction, you can still receive a professional prayer from a priest via the mail-in service.
Manifesting Your Ideal: The spiritual process of writing down your ideal partner's traits is a beautiful way to participate in the ritual.

Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

29°/21°

37%

Fri

9/18

28°/22°

25%

Sat

9/19

26°/22°

40%

Sun

9/20

31°/22°

26%

Mon

9/21

28°/22°

29%

Tue

9/22

27°/20°

10%

Wed

9/23

27°/17°

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Tips

Clothing & Footwear
Due to ongoing construction, please check the official website for the latest access status and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Reservations
For details regarding the mail-in "Enmusubi Special Prayer," please refer to the official website.

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