Have an early dinner on Reitoro-dori street before the festival begins
About this spot
Reitoro-dori, extending from the white-wall townscape, is lined with local eateries and shops and serves as part of the Yanai Goldfish-Lantern Festival venue. Finishing an early dinner here before the lights turn on at 4:30 PM allows you to wait calmly for the illumination. As evening approaches, you'll see workers hanging goldfish lanterns—the anticipation builds as the festival is about to begin.
Fireworks details
Name: 柳井金魚ちょうちん祭り
Date & time: 8/13 (Thu) 16:30–21:00
Venue: 柳井市・白壁の町並み〜麗都路通り一帯
2026年8月13日、16時30分から21時まで開催される柳井金魚ちょうちん祭りは、国の重要伝統的建造物群保存地区に選ばれた白壁の町並みと麗都路通り一帯を舞台に行われます。柳井の伝統工芸「金魚ちょうちん」が軒先という軒先に吊るされ、夕暮れとともにやわらかな灯りをともす光景は、他の花火や太鼓中心の夏祭りとはひと味違う、静かで幻想的な美しさに満ちています。白壁の土蔵と赤白の金魚ちょうちんが織りなす夜景は、柳井を訪れるならぜひ見ておきたい夏の風物詩です。
Tips
開催時間が16時30分から21時までと限られているため、時間に余裕を持って会場入りするのがおすすめです。白壁の通りは狭い箇所もあり夕方以降混み合うので、小さな子ども連れは手をつないで歩きましょう。
Tips
The street grows crowded as 4:30 PM approaches, so finish dinner early for peace of mind. The festival runs only until 9 PM, so allow ample time in your schedule.
Best time to visit
About 25 minutes. A quick meal before the lights come on is recommended.
Access & map
742-0035, Yanai City, Yamagata Prefecture, Chuo 2-chome, Reitoro-dori
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2026 Yanai Goldfish-Lantern Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Yamaguchi
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