Tohoku · 4 events

What's on in Yamagata.

Festivals, fireworks, illuminations and seasonal events across Yamagata, checked against official sources.

Dec262026

Yamagata, Yamagata · Seasons and nature · Sat 26 Dec 2026 to Tue 23 Feb 2027

Season for viewing juhyo, fir trees coated in ice and snow above Zao Onsen, with night light-ups on selected dates.

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Aug52027

Yamagata, Yamagata · Festivals · Thu 05 to Sat 07 Aug 2027

Evening dance parade in Yamagata City with dancers holding hats decorated with safflowers.

Expected window

Aug212027

Tsuruoka, Yamagata · Fireworks · Sat 21 Aug 2027

A design fireworks competition on the Akagawa riverbed in Tsuruoka, where pyrotechnicians from across Japan compete.

Confirmed dates

Oct72027

Yamagata, Yamagata · Arts and stage · Thu 07 to Thu 14 Oct 2027

Asia's leading documentary film festival returns to Yamagata City from 7 to 14 October 2027.

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