The stirring tones of powerful cries and hanagasa-daiko drums. The parade is led by gorgeously decorated festival floats, behind which unfurl groups of dancers wearing beautiful costumes and carrying conical hats adorned with safflowers. It is one of Tohoku’s four big festivals. Over 10,000 dancers perform a dynamic and vibrant dance amid undulating waves of conical hats decorated with safflowers, the flower of Yamagata, creating a sea of blooms.

Event Dates	Every year from August 5 to 7
Event Details	August 5 to 7, 2025 *Please see the official website for details.
Official site	http://www.hanagasa.jp/en/
Location (venue)	Yamagata’s Main Street (the street connecting Tokamachi - Honmachi - Nanokamachi up to Bunshokan)
Address	Yamagata’s Main Street (the street connecting Tokamachi - Honmachi - Nanokamachi up to Bunshokan)
Price	Free admission

Region	Hokkaido Tohoku
Category	踊り, Processions and parades

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: May.20.2025