Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
Lively calls and drums resonate throughout the city!
Yamagata City Center Straight Course (Toukacho, Honcho, Nanokamachi Street to Bunshokan front)
8/5(Tue) 18:00~21:45
8/6(Wed) 18:00~21:45
8/7(Thu) 18:00~21:45
Lively calls and the magnificent sound of Hanagasa drums. Leading a beautifully decorated float, dancers holding colorful costumes and caps adorned with safflower perform a group dance on the main street of Yamagata City, igniting the luxurious summer nights of Yamagata with a splendid festival.
Yamagata City Center Straight Course (Toukacho, Honcho, Nanokamachi Street to Bunshokan front)
Approximately 15 minutes from Yamagata Expressway Yamagata-Zao IC
About 20 minutes on foot from Yamagata Station
- Date & Time
- 8/5(Tue) 18:00~21:458/6(Wed) 18:00~21:458/7(Thu) 18:00~21:45
- Note
- Usually held from August 5th to 7th. *End time is approximate.
- Venue
- Yamagata City Center Straight Course (Toukacho, Honcho, Nanokamachi Street to Bunshokan front)
- Address
- Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata City
- parking
- There are paid parking lots nearby
- Access
- Approximately 15 minutes from Yamagata Expressway Yamagata-Zao IC
- Access (Public)
- About 20 minutes on foot from Yamagata Station
- Contact
- 023-642-8753 (Yamagata Prefecture Hanagasa Council (inside Yamagata Chamber of Commerce))