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Procure Shonai Summer Cuisine from Food Stalls Around the Venue, Then Await the Opening from the Viewing Section

About this spot

On the evening of the fireworks festival, many food stalls line the area around the Akagawa riverside venue, creating the lively atmosphere of a local summer festival. Procure standard festival food such as fried chicken, yakisoba noodles, and shaved ice, then leisurely enjoy dinner in your viewing seat. You may also find items characteristic of Yamagata, such as rice balls made with Shonai rice or locally produced edamame. As the sun sets, the riverside breeze becomes pleasant, and the mounting sense of anticipation becomes part of the fireworks festival experience itself. Food stalls become increasingly crowded around sunset, so early procurement is recommended.

Fireworks details

Name: 赤川花火大会

Date & time: 8/15 (Sat) 19:15–20:45

Venue: 鶴岡市・赤川河畔（羽黒橋〜三川橋）

Shells: approx. 12,000

山形県鶴岡市の赤川河畔を舞台に、毎年8月15日に開催される赤川花火大会です。約12,000発の花火が羽黒橋から三川橋の間の川上空に打ち上げられ、山形を代表する夏の大花火として多くの家族連れや観覧客が集まります。この大会の最大の特長は「競技花火」としての側面で、全国から腕利きの花火師がエントリーし、スターマインや尺玉など各演目で技を競います。花火師ごとに異なる色彩やデザインの変化を楽しみながら観覧できるのが、他の花火大会とひと味違う醍醐味です。川面に映る光と夜空に開く大輪が重なる瞬間、庄内の夏の夜は最高潮を迎えます。

Tips

有料観覧席は例年早期に完売するため、公式サイトで販売開始日を必ず確認して早めに購入してください。自由観覧エリアは無料ですが場所取りが早くなります。終演後は周辺道路が大渋滞するため、公共交通機関の利用か、時間をずらしての帰宅をおすすめします。荒天時の開催可否は大会公式の発表で確認してください。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: akagawahanabi.com

Tips

If you have a paid viewing seat ticket, placing your belongings on the seat before heading to the food stalls provides peace of mind. Confirm the location relationship between the food stall area and viewing seats on the day's venue map. Restroom lines tend to become very long; use facilities at least 1 hour before the opening. Bringing extra beverages is recommended.