Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
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 festiva...
Highlights
7 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Making Wagashi experinece
mini hanagasa craft
Air-conditioned vehicle
wearing Yukata experience
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Guide will be waiting with blue "HIS" sign board.
Return
The tour will end on-site after returning the Yukata at Q1 Yamagata.
Yamagata Hanagasa Festival with Yukata
About
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 festiva...
Highlights
7 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Making Wagashi experinece
mini hanagasa craft
Air-conditioned vehicle
wearing Yukata experience
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Guide will be waiting with blue "HIS" sign board.
Return
The tour will end on-site after returning the Yukata at Q1 Yamagata.
Itinerary
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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!
