Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium (米沢市営野球場)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The Yonezawa Sengoku Fireworks Festival (よねざわ戦国花火大会) is a major autumn fireworks festival held every year in Yonezawa, the Uesugi clan's former castle town. In 2026, it takes place from 6:30pm on Saturday, October 10, at Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium (米沢市営野球場). The launch sounds echoing across the land once ridden by Sengoku-era warlords are full of impact, and the colors and light of the fireworks against the clear autumn night sky are exceptionally beautiful. Nighttime temperatures drop sharply in October in Yonezawa, so bundle up well before watching. Tracing Sengoku-era history by day and closing with fireworks by night makes for a climax that's quintessentially Yonezawa.

Fireworks details

Tips

Check the festival's official announcements for whether it will proceed in bad weather. Nighttime temperatures in Yonezawa in October can drop to around 10°C (50°F), so be sure to bring warm clothing, gloves, and a scarf. Roads around the venue and Yonezawa Station get crowded afterward, so staggering your departure is recommended. Check return train and bus times in advance.

Best time to visit

Timed to the 6:30pm start — arrive at the venue 20–30 minutes early to secure your spot.

Access & map

Yamagata-ken, Yonezawa-shi, Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium