Enjoy an early dinner in the hot spring town before heading to the festival
About this spot
The Tendo hot spring town, dotted with shogi-piece monuments, is home to beloved local restaurants and eateries. Dining here before heading to the festival allows you to relax and enjoy the evening festivities at leisure. As sunset approaches, you'll see more visitors in yukata robes heading toward the festival, and the festive spirit permeates the hot spring streets.
Season & hours
Name: 天童夏まつり
Date & time: 8/8 (Sat)–8/9 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 天童市・天童温泉篠田病院南十字路交差点〜わくわくランド西側入口
2026年の天童夏まつりは8月8日から9日までの2日間、天童温泉篠田病院南十字路交差点からわくわくランド西側入口にかけての沿道を舞台に開催されます。会場沿道には屋台が立ち並び、夕方から夜にかけて多くの家族連れでにぎわいます。将棋の町として知られる天童ですが、この夏まつりでは温泉地らしいのんびりとした雰囲気の中に、夏祭りらしい活気が加わり、提灯の灯りとともに夜が更けていきます。今回のコースで訪ねる初日は、まつりが始まったばかりのフレッシュな雰囲気を味わえる日です。
Tips
会場周辺は夕方以降、車両の通行規制がかかることがあります。屋台での買い物用に小銭を用意しておくとスムーズです。夜は気温が下がりやすいので、薄手の羽織ものがあると安心です。
Food stalls
Where: 会場沿道
※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 includedTips
After 5 PM, congestion builds around the festival venue; finishing dinner by 4 PM offers a more relaxed pace. The hot spring town has steep slopes, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Best time to visit
About 40 minutes. Late afternoon (before 5 PM) allows you to dine before crowds arrive.
Access & map
994-0024, Yamagata Prefecture, Tendo City, Kamada 2-chome 1-11
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2026 Tendo Summer Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Yamagata
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