
Have dinner in the city center before heading to the venue
About this spot
The city center around Higashine City Hall has several locally-loved restaurants. Having dinner at this time before heading to the festival venue around City Hall allows you to comfortably await the 6:30 PM lantern procession. As evening approaches, the sounds of dance competitions that begin at 5 PM start to echo, and festive excitement spreads throughout town.
Season & hours
Name: ひがしね祭
Date & time: 8/10 (Mon)–8/11 (Tue) 七夕提灯行列18:30–21:00・おどりの競演17:00–21:30
Venue: 東根市役所庁舎周辺
2026年8月10日から11日にかけて、東根市役所庁舎周辺を舞台に開催されるひがしね祭は、17時から21時30分まで繰り広げられる「おどりの競演」と、18時30分から21時まで行われる「七夕提灯行列」の二本柱で構成される、東根を代表する夏まつりです。無数の提灯を掲げた行列がまちなかを練り歩く光景は幻想的で、太鼓や音楽にあわせて踊る人々の熱気とともに、東根の夏の夜を締めくくります。今回のコースで訪ねる初日は、まつりが幕を開けたばかりのフレッシュな雰囲気を味わえる日です。
Tips
会場周辺は夜になると多くの見物客でにぎわい、駐車場が混み合うことがあります。提灯行列は移動しながら進むため、見る場所によってタイミングが異なるので、係員の案内に従いましょう。
Tips
The area around the lantern procession venue becomes crowded as the start time (6:30 PM) approaches, so it is best to eat dinner early. Since temperatures drop at night, prepare a light jacket.
Best time to visit
Approximately 50 minutes. Having dinner by 5 PM allows time to spare.
Access & map
3-1 Honmaruhhigashi, Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture 999-3782
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