
山形花笠まつりYamagata Hanagasa Festival
Yamagata Hanagasa Festival山形花笠まつり
Plan your visit to Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
August 5 – August 7, 2026 · Yamagata, Japan · Expect big crowds
2h 30m
Yamagata Shinkansen (Tsubasa) to Yamagata
Dates verified for 2026. Most English guides list only the month — we confirm the exact days every year, so you can book flights and hotels with confidence.
概要Overview
東北を代表する夏祭りのひとつ。紅花をあしらった花笠を手に、「ヤッショ、マカショ」の掛け声で群舞が街を練り歩く。
One of Tohoku's signature summer festivals, where dancers parade with flower-adorned sedge hats to the chant of 'Yassho, Makasho'.
見どころHighlights
- ●花笠を回す華やかな群舞
- ●団体ごとに異なる振り付け
- ●1万人超の踊り手による大パレード
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