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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

10/29

21°/9°

Fri

10/30

17°/14°

98%

Sat

10/31

22°/12°

18%

Sun

11/1

17°/10°

Mon

11/2

18°/13°

84%

Tue

11/3

20°/12°

Wed

11/4

17°/11°

18%

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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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