Waterside park adjacent to the town office, offering views of koi swimming in Daioike
About this spot
A waterfront park beside the Kanayama Town Office, adjacent to the town's symbolic water channel, the Daioike. This irrigation channel, built over seven years starting in the Showa 50s, features stone construction on the bottom and sides. Nishikigoi (ornamental koi) have been released here since 1981, their elegant forms visible in the clear water—the park's defining charm. Equipped with rest areas, it's an ideal spot to take a break before heading to the festival.
Season & hours
Name: 金山まつり
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri)–8/16 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 最上郡金山町・金山町役場周辺
金山町役場周辺を会場に、8月14日から16日にかけて開かれる町を挙げての夏まつりです。初日の14日と2日目の15日には屋台が並び、夕方から夜にかけて多くの家族連れでにぎわいます。提灯の灯りに照らされた町なかを歩きながら、夜店をのぞいたり、地元の人たちと一緒にまつりの空気を味わったりできるのがこの祭りの魅力です。白壁の蔵と提灯の灯りが重なる夜景は、昼間に歩いた町並みとはまた違った表情を見せてくれます。
Tips
屋台は14日・15日限定なので、初日に訪れる今回のコースはちょうど良いタイミングです。会場周辺は夜間に混み合うため、車で訪れる場合は駐車場の位置を事前に確認しておくと安心です。虫よけ対策もあると快適に過ごせます。
Food stalls
Where: 金山町役場周辺(14・15日限定)
※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
Walking distance from Kanayama Daioike; the town office parking lot is available. Mind your footing along the waterside. Evening breezes feel refreshing, perfect for a pre-festival stroll.
Best time to visit
Duration approximately 40 minutes. Evening offers softer lighting and comfortable conditions for waterside walking.
Access & map
〒999-5402 Yamagata Prefecture, Mogami District, Kanayama Town, Kanayama
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2026 Kanayama Festival - Full Day Experience Course
Yamagata
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