Throughout Obanazawa City (Obanazawa Hanagasa Festival) (尾花沢市内一帯(おばなざわ花笠まつり))
Flow of the course
About 10 min from the previous stop
About 210 min here
About this spot
A summer festival held on August 27-28 in Obanazawa, said to be the birthplace of the Hanagasa Ondo. Dancers carrying hanagasa (flower fans) shaped like safflowers parade through the city with shouts of 'Yassho, Makasho!' — one of the representative scenes of summer in Yamagata. You can enjoy comparing different dance styles: graceful female dancers and powerful male dancers, each group dancing uniquely. As evening falls and lanterns light up, the sound of drums and whistles echoes through town.
Season & hours
Name: おばなざわ花笠まつり
Date & time: 8/27 (Thu)–8/28 (Fri) Time TBA
Venue: 尾花沢市内一帯
Tips
The areas around the parade route become crowded with spectators. To get a good viewing spot, head to the roadside early. For families with strollers, the back or wider streets along the route are safer options. Check official information for weather-related cancellation details.
Best time to visit
From 5 PM onward. After 6 PM when lanterns light up, the most festive atmosphere emerges.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
19°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均7.4℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Access & map
Yamagata Prefecture, throughout Obanazawa City
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2026 Obanazawa Hanagasa Festival Full-Day Course
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