What time do the fireworks start?

The show runs 19:30–20:30, with roughly 2,000 shells in the hour.

Yes — a free car park holds 400 cars at the venue. It is about 40 minutes from Yuzawa IC or 60 minutes from Higashine IC on the Tohoku-Chuo Expressway.

How do I get there by train?

Take a bus from JR Shinjo Station, get off at the Nanukamachi stop and walk five minutes.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. Mind the water's edge at the riverside venue, and set a meeting point for the busier bon-odori hours.

Scheduled

The 66th Kaneyama Town Summer Evening Fireworks Festival

Name: The 66th Kaneyama Town Summer Evening Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-08-16T19:30+09:00
End: 2026-08-16T20:30+09:00
Location: Kaneyama River Riverbed (South of Kaneyama Junior High School)

Yamagata 8/16/2026 (Sun)Approx. 2,000 shells

This festival ended on 8/16/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Yamagata·See the 8 fireworks calendar

The 66th Kaneyama Town Summer Evening Fireworks Festival

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The 66th Kaneyama Town Summer Fireworks Festival — The large blooms from about 2,000 fireworks are a must-see

Fireworks countApprox. 2,000 shells

Expected crowd2000 people

Time19:30～20:30

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The Kaneyama Noryo Fireworks close the three-day Kaneyama Festival (14–16 August) in Mogami-gun, Yamagata — roughly 2,000 shells in the hour from 19:30 over the Kaneyama riverbed, a display with a long history in the Mogami district. Viewing is free, a 400-space free car park serves the venue, and access runs by bus from JR Shinjo Station (Nanukamachi stop, five minutes' walk).

Overview

At town-festival scale, this is fireworks as they used to be everywhere: the mikoshi procession, the float rounds and the bon-odori fill the preceding days, and the riverbed show closes the festival with an hour of steady, modest bursts. Around 2,000 locals and visitors make up the crowd. The open riverbed means even late arrivals find a workable spot, and the 400-space free car park absorbs the cars. No dedicated official website exists — the organisers' Instagram posts and the Kaneyama office of the Mogami-kita chamber of commerce (0233-52-2349) are the sources for the latest schedule.

Details

Date8/16 (Sun)

End date8/16 (Sun)

Time19:30～20:30

VenueKaneyama River Riverbed (South of Kaneyama Junior High School)

Address山形県最上郡金山町

Crowd levelSmall ★☆☆☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsNo

ParkingYes（Available: 400 spaces, free）

Organizer0233-52-2349 Mogami Hokubu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kaneyama Office

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Bus from JR Shinjo Station, get off at Nanokamachi bus stop, 5 min walk

🚗 By Car

Approx. 40 min from Yuzawa IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway, Approx. 60 min from Higashine IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Arriving 30–45 minutes before the start still leaves you a good choice of spots. The open riverbed makes late arrival workable, but as the festival's final day, coming with time to spare is the calmer plan. A free car park holds 400 cars.

With kids

Along the river, remind children to stay back from the water and keep them within sight. Crowds build during the bon-odori and other festival moments, so agree on a meeting point.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photography is unrestricted. With lighter crowds than big-city shows, tripods are workable — just choose positions that don't block foot traffic.

Payment

Viewing is free and no advance tickets are needed. For meals and shopping over the festival days, assume cash — carry coins and small bills.

Venue Location

38.889, 140.3341

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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