Kifune shrine *the Tanabata illumination*

In Japan, July is kind of romantic month because of theTanabata Festival. It is often called the Star Festival. August 7th, the day of the festival, is said to be the only time when a pair of lovers, stars separated by the Milky Way, can see each other.

For the festival, Kifune Shrine does the illumination to set the mood for the Tanabata story.

                         7/1~8/15     everyday/no enter-fee./sunset~22:00