
5th Kaminoyama Wachawacha Market
Japanese name:第5回 上山わちゃわちゃ市
📅 Sun, Sep 6, 2026
About this event
The "5th Kaminoyama Wachawacha Market" is a market event held with the spirit of traditional free markets (rakuichi), taking advantage of the location around Kaminoyama Castle and its castle town. While the 3rd and 4th editions were held off-site, the 5th edition returns to Kaminoyama Castle. It is a lively event where various shops and visitors gather together to interact. Items made with beautiful decorative paper from overseas and new products not yet sold on e-commerce sites are scheduled to be unveiled. Visitors can enjoy goods and experiences from various vendors while soaking in the atmosphere of Kaminoyama Castle. The venue utilizes the Kaminoyama Castle Multipurpose Hall (indoor) and the Plaza in front of the Main Gate (outdoor). Admission is free.
Official website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Kaminoyama Castle 1st Plaza
2 Motojonai, Kaminoyama, Yamagata 999-3154
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