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Yamagata Hanagasa Festival 2026 Experience with Yukata and Reserved Seating

What to expect

Experience Yamagata's iconic summer festival in a Yukata. Enjoy cultural activities, reserved seating for the evening parade, and the chance to join the festival dance.

What's included

Taxi Fare (Yamagata Station to Yamagata Creative City Center Q1), Reserved Seating for the Hanagasa Festival Parade, Authentic Yukata Dressing Experience, English- or Chinese-Speaking Assistant, Original Hanagasa Uchiwa Fan, Mini Hanagasa Craft Kit, Wagashi-Making Experience Fee, Insurance

About this experience

Available dates: Aug 5 – Aug 7
Starting at: 12:45

Schedule

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Meet at Yamagata Station Taxi Stand
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Departure
13:00
Yukata Transformation
Get professionally dressed in a traditional yukata and transform into the perfect look for a Japanese summer festival.
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Mini Hanagasa Workshop
Create your own Mini Hanagasa souvenir.
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Wagashi Workshop
Learn how to make traditional Japanese sweets.
15:00
Daytime Hanagasa Performance
Watch daytime dance performances before the main festival.
16:00
Hidden Yamagata Walk
Explore local streets and hidden attractions.
18:00
Wa-Odori Circle Dance
Join a fun community dance experience.
18:20
Hanagasa Festival Parade
Watch the grand parade from reserved seats and participate in the opening ceremony.
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Return Yukata, Change Clothes, and Tour Ends

Location and Directions

Check-in
Yamagata Station
1-1 Kasumicho, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
Check-out
Yamagata Creative City Center Q1
Yamagata Creative City Center Q1 1-5-19 Honcho, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan

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What to bring

・Comfortable Walking Shoes or Sandals (Recommended for extended walking and dancing while wearing traditional geta sandals)
・Sunscreen and a Hat (Recommended for protection from the sun during outdoor activities)
・Cooling Items (Such as a cooling neck towel or portable fan to help stay comfortable in the summer heat)
・Portable Battery Charger (Recommended as your smartphone battery may drain quickly from taking photos and videos)
・Small Towel (Useful for wiping away sweat)
・Wet Wipes or Hand Sanitizing Wipes (Convenient when enjoying food from festival stalls)

Other requirements

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Please review the Terms and Conditions before making a reservation.
Please review the Travel Terms and Conditions before making a reservation.
As an official participant, you are the face of the festival!
・Follow the Lead: During the dance ceremony, please follow the instructions of our staff and professional dancers.
・Stay in Formation: Keep a safe distance from other dancers to avoid bumping into each other.
・Smile & Energy: The most important rule—have fun and keep the "Yassho, Makasho!" spirit alive!
・Please do not litter. Use designated trash bins at food stalls or bring your trash back to the bus.
・Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Most festival streets are non-smoking zones.

Additional notes

The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
English-, Chinese-, and Korean-speaking staff will be available to assist you. Feel free to join the tour even if you do not speak Japanese.
Reservations cannot be made on the day of the tour.
he tour may be cancelled before departure due to bad weather on the day of departure.
The tour fee will be refunded, but you will be responsible for transportation expenses to the meeting point.
Travel Conditions
Departure / Return Location: Yamagata
Trip Duration: 1 Day (No Overnight Stay)
Transportation: Taxi
Meals: Breakfast 0 / Lunch 0 / Dinner 0
Accommodation: None
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 Person
Tour Escort: No Tour Escort Accompanying the Tour; Local Staff and Guide Assistance Available, Including Multilingual Support Staff
Tour Planning and Operation
H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Registered Travel Agency No. 724 by the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Kamiyacho Trust Tower 4F
4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6904, Japan
Authorized Sales Agent
VELTRA Corporation
Nihonseimei Nihonbashi Building 5F
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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