Enjoy safflower culture
Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
Held over three days from August 5 through 7 every year, this festival is a feature of summer in Yamagata. The Hanagasa (hats adorned with flower) hats used by the dancers represent “Benimochi (cakes of safflower dye) spread on straw matting”.
| Address | Tokamachi, Honcho, Nanokamachi, National Route 112 to in front of the Bunshokan (Former Prefectural Office and Assembly Building) |
| Holding period | August 5–7 |
| Fees | Free of charge (fee for some viewing seats) |
| Car parking | Paid parking available nearby |
| Barrier-free facilities | Barrier-free seat available (advance reservations required) |
| Inquiries | TEL：023-642-8753 HP：http://www.hanagasa.jp/ |
| Access | A 10-minute walk from Yamagata Station |
Recommended points/experiences
・Yamagata Hanagasa Food Festa (Bunshokan)
・Hanagasa Festival you can enjoy during the day (Manabikan)
・Yamagata Station Summer Festival
(Yamagata station East Exit Pedestrian Deck)
・Waodori dancing at the parade venue (feel free to join in)
・”Jump-in Corner” (at the end of the parade)
Access from Yama-dera
[Senzan Line]
Yamadera Station ⇒ Yamagata Station (approx. 20 minutes) ⇒ approx. 10-minute walk to the parade venue
Google Map
Nearby site/facility information
Please refer to the Yamagata City Tourism Association website.
TEL:023-647-2266
HP:http://www.kankou.yamagata.yamagata.jp/db/
| Restaurants, Eateries | Please refer to the Yamagata City Tourism Association website. TEL:023-647-2266 HP:http://www.kankou.yamagata.yamagata.jp/db/ |
| Hotels, Japanese-style inns | Please refer to the Yamagata City Tourism Association website. TEL:023-647-2266 HP:http://www.kankou.yamagata.yamagata.jp/db/ |