Uonotana & Meitan Hangesho Tanabata Night Market 2026

Dates & time: July 5, 2026 (Sun) Meitan/Ginza/Kids area 16:30–20:00; Uonotana area 17:30–20:00
cost: Free admission (food/game stalls and some activities charged)
Venue & access: Uonotana shopping street and surrounding area (Meitan-dori, Ginza-dori), Akashi About a 5-min walk south of Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo Electric Railway). By car, use nearby paid parking; public transport is recommended on the day due to crowds.

There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Uonotana shopping street and surrounding area (Meitan-dori, Ginza-dori), Akashi. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An annual evening market in Akashi's famous Uonotana shopping district, held to mark Hangesho and Tanabata (Star Festival). Streets decorated with Tanabata ornaments fill with food and game stalls—cotton candy, shaved ice, goldfish scooping, raffles and more—alongside special sales by Uonotana's shops. Kids can write Tanabata wish strips, watch dance performances and street acts. Right by JR/Sanyo Akashi Station, it's an easygoing summer outing, lovely in a yukata, and great for families.

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Food & game stalls

Cotton candy, shaved ice, goldfish scooping, raffles, target shooting, yo-yo fishing, takoyaki, fried chicken and many more

Special shop sales

Meitan shopping street's "long-established shop booths", Ginza shopping street's "nostalgic stalls", and special sales by Uonotana's shops

※The venue gets very crowded—visitors are asked to come by public transport.

※Entry may be restricted depending on crowding.

※Stall lineup is subject to change without notice.

※Check the Uonotana website for day-of status.

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food, goods and some activities at the stalls are charged.

What happens if it rains?

In bad weather it is postponed to Sunday, July 12. If the 12th is also poor, it is cancelled. Check the Uonotana website for day-of status.

Is it good for families with children?

Yes. There are plenty of kid-friendly activities—festival games, Tanabata wish strips, goldfish scooping and more.

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