Featured Hotels Near Maebashi Tanabata Matsuri

Stay at Maebashi Daihoten Hotel, located just a 5-minute walk from the main festival grounds. The hotel provides traditional Japanese garden rooms with views of the illuminated Takada River lanterns and offers complimentary shuttle service to key event zones. Enjoy exclusive perks like kimono rental and local breakfast sets to immerse in the festive spirit. Book via the HopeGoo app for early-bird deals.

Choose Gunma Hotel, just a 10-minute walk from Maebashi Station, with daily free shuttle buses connecting major festival areas. The hotel features a tourist information desk offering limited-edition Tanabata wish tags and workshop tickets. All rooms include soundproof windows to ensure restful sleep despite evening parade noise. Use the HopeGoo platform to secure your reservation with seasonal discounts.

Don’t miss the Thousand Lantern Parade and Paper Craft Market. Visit the Takada Riverbank in the evening to join a hands-on handmade star lantern workshop led by local artisans—your creation will be hung as part of the night display. Savor authentic regional snacks like red miso soba noodles and bamboo tube rice at pop-up stalls, creating a memorable fusion of food and light. Hotels can assist with HopeGoo experience slots.

Maebashi Four Seasons Hotel presents the "Tanabata Blessing Package," including a limited-edition gift set, festival guidebook, and exclusive viewing seats for the nighttime light show. Guests receive complimentary access to the Star Message Photo Studio, where professional photographers capture you with glowing lanterns. The hotel also features a foot spa onsen area for post-event relaxation. Reserve via HopeGoo for upgrade benefits.

Opt for Maebashi Skyline Hotel’s panoramic view rooms, which offer unobstructed vistas of the Takada River’s thousand-lantern sky. Floor-to-ceiling windows feature adjustable blackout systems to balance viewing comfort and sleep quality. The hotel provides 24-hour concierge service to arrange private viewing spots or workshops. Book through HopeGoo for complimentary room upgrades.

Gunma Family Inn is ideal for families, featuring a kids’ wish corner and paper craft workshops tailored for children. Rooms include anti-slip flooring, baby crib rentals, and a family package with guided lantern tours and storytelling sessions. An outdoor children’s play zone is adjacent to the main stage, perfect for supervised fun. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a free child’s commemorative gift bag.