Town-wide summer festival with food stalls on the 14th and 15th
About this spot
A town-wide summer festival running from August 14-16 centered around Kanayama Town Office. Food stalls line the streets on the 14th and 15th evenings, drawing families for an evening of celebration. Walking through lantern-lit streets, visiting food vendors, and mingling with locals captures the festival's essence. The white-walled storehouses, illuminated by lantern light at night, offer a dramatically different view from the daytime streetscape explored earlier.
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
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
Food stalls operate on the 14th and 15th only, making your first-day visit perfectly timed. The venue becomes crowded in the evening; if driving, confirm parking locations in advance. Mosquito repellent ensures comfort throughout the evening.
Best time to visit
From 5 PM onward. The festival's most atmospheric period arrives after sunset, around 6 PM, when lanterns are lit.
Access & map
Yamagata Prefecture, Mogami District, Kanayama Town, Kanayama Town Office area
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2026 Kanayama Festival - Full Day Experience Course
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