Saitama Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket (July 17–23, 2026)
Overview
**As many lights as there are wishes—one of Japan’s largest lantern festivals **
At one of Japan’s largest lantern festivals, about 3,000 lanterns float overhead. Brought to you by the company that developed fire-free LED sky lanterns!
From festival food to shooting galleries and super ball scooping, we’ve prepared a variety of performances to make your summer even more exciting. For the perfect finale, a simultaneous lantern release and live vocal performance!
**Dates: July 17 (Fri)–July 23 (Thu), 2026
Hours: 17:00–21:00
Venue: Saitama Stadium 2002 Park, Daitomon Kamiike Retention Basin Plaza (planned)**
**Ticket Types Available**
Choose from “General Ticket” and “Peace of Mind Ticket.”
**What is the Peace-of-Mind Ticket?**
- If event is canceled due to weather, we refund the full ticket price. Criteria here: https://rakuten-travelexp.net/4a3yRWH
- If tickets are available, you can change to another date at the same venue.
Highlights
- One of Japan’s largest lantern festivals with more than 3,000 lanterns
- A moving moment with a live vocal performance × a simultaneous lantern release
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn and or Rakuten Points!
Key Information
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How it works
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