Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri

Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri takes place from 2026-08-05 to 2026-08-07.

Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri is held at Yamagata City Main Street (Tokamachi area) in Yamagata, Japan.

Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.hanagasa.jp/.

The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.

Yes, Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri is free to attend.

The admission fee for Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri is ¥0.

The typical crowd level is high.

Over 10,000 dancers with flower-decorated straw hats parading through the streets; Synchronized dance performances with the rhythmic "Yassho, Makasho!" chant; Various hanagasa dance styles from traditional to creative

JR Yamagata Station, 10 min walk to the festival area. From Tokyo, take the Yamagata Shinkansen to Yamagata Station (about 2 hours 45 min).

The parade runs from 6 PM to 9:30 PM each evening. A spectator participation segment is held at the end of the parade each night. Combine with visiting Yamagata's famous chilled ramen restaurants.