Yamagata Hanagasa Festival with Yukata

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7 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Wave it during the parade or keep it as a colorful souvenir to decorate your home!
-Discover Yamagata’s rich heritage through a hands-on Japanese confectionery workshop.
A rare chance to learn from a local Wagashi legend.
-The "Hidden Yamagata" Mini-Walking Tour
While you wait for your professional Yukata fitting, we won’t let you waste a single minute!
-Go Off the Beaten Path:
Your expert guides will take you on a Mini-Hidden-Gem Tour of the local neighborhood (conducted in shifts).
-Discover Local Secrets:
Visit quiet shrines, historic backstreets, or tiny local shops that regular tourists never find. It’s a "VIP-only" glimpse into the authentic daily life of Yamagata before the festival fever begins.

What's Included

Making Wagashi experinece
mini hanagasa craft
Air-conditioned vehicle
wearing Yukata experience
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guide will be waiting with blue "HIS" sign board.

End point

The tour will end on-site after returning the Yukata at Q1 Yamagata.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
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    Craft Your Own Legacy: Wagashi & Mini-Hanagasa Workshop Before the city erupts in dance, find your focus in a serene cultural workshop. ・Handmade Elegance: Learn the delicate art of Wagashi (Japanese sweets) from a master artisan—a treat for both the eyes and the palate. ・Personalized Charm: Create your very own Mini-Hanagasa as a special souvenir. Backstage to Center Stage: Dance with the Pros This is the "Only-with-This-Tour" experience that sets you apart from every other tourist. ・The Transformation: Slip into an authentic Yukata, professionally fitted to make you look like a local star. ・The "Hidden Yamagata" Mini-Walking Tour While you wait for your professional Yukata fitting, we won’t let you waste a single minute!

    7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
Carnival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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