七夕イベント “Star Festival” Highlights

🎋 Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Tanabata Festival

– When: Around July 7
– Where: 鶴岡八幡宮（Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine）
– What: 神社境内や参道を彩る七夕飾り（笹に短冊や吹流し）や提灯でライトアップ。短冊に願いごとを書く定番スタイルも楽しめます。matcha-jp.comtravel.biglobe.ne.jp+15en.japantravel.com+15odynovotours.com+15report.iko-yo.net

English: At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, bamboo branches adorned with colorful tanzaku and streamers light the way, creating a magical Tanabata atmosphere. Visitors can write wishes and tie them to the bamboo.

🎋 Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival (平塚市)

– Dates: July 4–6, 2025
– Where: JR Hiratsuka Station area & Shonan Star Mall
– What: 関東最大規模の七夕祭り。数百もの吹流し飾り、夜はライトアップ、舞踊パレードに美人コンテストも。３日間で約170万人来場en.wikipedia.org+9trip.pref.kanagawa.jp+9tokyocheapo.com+9

English: The Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival, one of Kanto’s biggest, features hundreds of bamboo decorations, dazzling lights, parades, dance performances, and even a beauty contest—all near Hiratsuka Station.

🎋 Shonandai Tanabata Matsuri (藤沢市 湘南台)

– Dates: July 1–7, with main events July 5–6
– Where: 湘南台駅地下スクエア、駅前ロータリー両口
– What: 地元学生による企画、願いごと短冊、ステージイベント、商店街によるバザールもjw-webmagazine.com+1odynovotours.com+1matcha-jp.com+8asobii.net+8report.iko-yo.net+8

English: Held at Shonandai Station, this festival features wish writing, stage shows, student-led art installations, and an open bazaar, blending tradition with local creativity.

🎋 Kamakura Beach Bon Odori Festival（鎌倉浜の盆踊り大会）

– When: Late July (日程は要確認)
– Where: 鎌倉中央海岸
– What: 夏祭り定番の盆踊り、和楽器音楽、地元和尚による声明演奏、供養などファミリー向けmatcha-jp.com+9en.japantravel.com+9report.iko-yo.net+9

English: Though slightly after Tanabata, the Kamakura Beach Bon Odori Festival brings folk dances, traditional instruments, and monastic chants to Yuigahama beach—great for families enjoying beachside summer culture.

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