Suigo Oe Summer Festival

Event Overview

The fireworks festival boasting the oldest history in Yamagata Prefecture. The fireworks launched from three locations right in front of you are full of impact. The spectacle of 1,000 lanterns floating on the river, combined with the light, sound, and water of the fireworks, is a unique presentation of Oe Town, which thrived as a port town for the Mogami River shipping.

Info

Event Location:

On the banks of the Mogami River (Sazawa)

Address:

Sazawa, Oe-cho, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata

Public Transportation:

JR Sazawa Station → 5 min walk

Car Access:

10 minutes from Yamagata-do Sagae IC via National Route 458

Phone Number:

0237-62-2139 (Oe Town Regional Promotion Division)

Parking Number:

1500 units/partially paid (1000 yen per car), shuttle bus service from parking lot to venue

Event Period

August 15, 2026 (Saturday)

* Light rain, severe weather canceled

Price

Admission fee to the fireworks venue: Free / Paid seats available: Round chair seat (1 seat) 4,000 yen (planned)

Event Category

Fireworks Festival

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