Lake Tokura Festival

Lake Tokura Festival

Event Overview

In addition to the National Hanagasa Marathon and ground golf tournaments, adventure events can be enjoyed around Lake Tokurako. There are also events such as shared yacht experiences, allowing for a full enjoyment of Lake Tokurako. You can also see the Hanagasa dance, unique to its birthplace.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Lake Tokura (Restaurant near Lake Tokura)
  • Address:   
  • 1767-6 Futatobag, Obanazawa, Yamagata
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Oishida Station → 15 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
8km 10 minutes from Obanazawa IC, Tōhoku Chuo Expressway via National Route 347
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0237-23-4567 (Obanazawa City Four Great Festival Executive Committee Tokurako Festival Subcommittee (in Obanazawa Tourism Society))
  • Parking Number:   
500 units/free

Event Period

  • May 3rd (Sun, holiday) to May 5th (Tue, holiday), 2026

Price

Free (paid for some event experiences)

Event Category

Sports, traditional performing arts and dance


Tokurako Festival (Scenes from Past Events)

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