Star Festival Prayer Ceremony (Tanabata Festival)at Kashita Shrine

The Tanabata Festival is a traditional summer ritual in Japan, originating from a Heian-period court ceremony.
Even today, it is customary to write wishes on colorful paper strips called tanzaku and hang them on bamboo branches, hoping the prayers will reach the stars.

Kashita Shrine (Kashita Jinja) has over 1,200 years of history and is designated as a National Tangible Cultural Property. It is revered as a sacred place dedicated to the gods of learning, martial arts, and music.

✨ Step into a timeless tradition and offer your heartfelt wish in the tranquil shrine grounds. Make your summer in Japan unforgettable with a night of stargazing and spiritual reflection.

🌌 Sacred Ritual
A solemn Tanabata Prayer Ceremony is held inside the shrine’s main hall on the night of July 7.
Visitors may participate by advance reservation only.

🌿 Tanzaku Wishing Strips
From June 15 to July 7, tanzaku papers are available at the shrine.
Anyone may write a wish and tie it to the bamboo or place it in the offering box.
All wishes will be ritually purified during the ceremony.

📌 Basic Information

🌟 Tanabata Prayer Ceremony
🌟 七夕祈願祭

📅 Date: Annually on July 7

⏰ Time: From 19:00  (held rain or shine)

📍 Location: Kashita Shrine, 1834-2 Tsuruhara, Izumisano City, Osaka 598-0071

🚉 Access: 5-minute walk from Tsuruhara Station (Nankai Main Line)

🚗 Note: No parking available during the festival. No food stalls at night.

🔖 Want to join the ritual? (Advance reservation required)
Application deadline: July 6 (Sun) – limited space available
Offering (Hatsuhoryo): ¥2,000 per family
Please arrive at the shrine hall by 18:50

📞 Contact: Kashita Shrine Office – 072-462-1506（Japanese Only）

📌 Basic Information
🔗 Kashita Shrine

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