Yamagata Yamagata
May 8, 2025 (Thursday) to May 10, 2025 (Saturday)The last day is until 20:30. Held on the same date every year.
Yakushi Festival Plant Market
薬師祭 植木市
It is said that during the Momoyama period, Yamagata Castle Lord Mogami Yoshiaki started the plant market. This period not only coincides with the festival of the Kokubunji Yakushido but is also the best time for transplanting trees. Plant vendors from the Kanto region and other places line up their stalls, making it one of the three largest plant markets in Japan, alongside Kumamoto and Osaka.
Place:Centered around Kokubunji Yakushido, along Yakushi Street, Shinchiku West Street, and other areas
Transportation:JR Yamagata Station Bus 15 minutes Chitose Park Waiting Area Bus Stop Walking
Contact:023-622-4666