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Scout tonight's viewing location while strolling through the moat and pine tree greenery

About this spot

A park developed from the castle grounds of Yonezawa Castle, surrounded by outer and inner moats with rich green space. Pine trees line the moats, and in spring the cherry blossoms and summer's fresh greenery with water reflections create beautiful scenery. Since tonight's fireworks festival is held in this park and moat area, walking along the moat in daylight to identify viewing spot candidates will make securing a location smoother after dark. Castle ruins including stone walls and earthen ramparts remain in various places, offering enjoyment as a historical walk. Rest for a moment on a shaded bench while conserving your energy for tonight's fireworks.

Fireworks details

Name: 米沢納涼水上花火大会

Date & time: 8/7 (Fri) 19:30–

Venue: 米沢市・松が岬公園

米沢納涼水上花火大会は、松が岬公園のお堀を舞台に毎年8月に開催される、米沢の夏を代表する花火大会です。「水上花火大会」の名のとおり、堀の水面に向かって打ち上げられる花火は、上空に大きく開くと同時に水面にも鮮やかな光を映し、二重の美しさを楽しめます。城址の松並木や石垣をシルエットにした情景の中で花火を観覧できるのは、松が岬公園ならではの風景です。夜空に響く打ち上げ音は堀に囲まれた空間に反響し、体に届く迫力も格別。上杉の城下町で受け継がれてきた夏の風物詩を、家族そろって堀端から楽しみましょう。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は米沢市または大会主催者の公式発表で必ず確認を。観覧場所は無料の公園内ですが、良い場所は早めに場所取りを。終了後は周辺道路と米沢駅方面が混雑するため、花火終了後はしばらく公園内で余韻を楽しんでから移動するのがおすすめです。帰りの交通手段(JR米坂線・奥羽本線、タクシー)は事前に確認しておきましょう。

Food stalls

Scale: approx. 30 stalls

※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: topics.smt.docomo.ne.jp

Tips

A short walk from the Uesugi Museum. The park is free to stroll through. On the day of the fireworks festival, crowds begin increasing from evening onwards, so if you want to secure a good spot, do so immediately after dinner. Checking the locations of public restrooms during the day will give you peace of mind at night.