A view of the market lined with daruma dolls (official image)
Year-end in Tsuruoka: Daruma Market at Nanokamachi Kannon-do, with lucky rakes and kiri sansho
The Daruma Market, held on December 17, 2026, at Nanokamachi Kannon-do in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, is introduced as a market where visitors come to pray on Kannon’s annual observance night and buy daruma dolls and lucky rakes.
- Venue
- Nanokamachi Kannon-do
- Admission & participation
- Free
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Pray on Kannon’s observance night and browse the market
Kannon’s annual observance night is a year-end tradition in Tsuruoka. The market is described as drawing visitors to pray at the Kannon hall in the former Nanokamachi area and shop for daruma dolls, lucky rakes and other items. Tsuruoka’s distinctive sweet, kiri sansho, is also said to be sold, making this an event where you can browse both good-luck items and a local confection.
Deciding whether you want to focus on praying, browse the daruma dolls and lucky rakes, or try kiri sansho can help you plan your visit. Details of the stalls and selection on the day in 2026 are not provided, so if you have a particular item in mind, check the latest event information before setting out.
Check the date and venue before your visit
The event is scheduled for December 17, 2026. No opening hours are listed, so check the latest information before deciding when to visit. The venue is Nanokamachi Kannon-do, 2-chome Honcho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. Checking the address and venue name on a map can help you confirm your destination.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official titleだるま市
| Dates | 2026-12-17 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Nanokamachi Kannon-do |
| Admission | Free |
| Address | 2-chome Honcho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
ACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
What to check before your visit
- 01
Check the date and time
The event is scheduled for December 17, 2026. No opening hours are listed, so check the latest event information before setting out.
- 02
Decide what you would like to see
Along with praying, consider whether you are interested in daruma dolls, lucky rakes or kiri sansho, and check the latest information for details of what will be on sale that day.
- 03
Confirm the venue’s location
Set Nanokamachi Kannon-do, 2-chome Honcho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, as your destination, and check the address and venue name on a map before setting out.
Detailed access info
Use the official event information and a map to confirm the venue’s location. Please also check the official access information before setting out.
2-chome Honcho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture
Google Maps search result based on venue name and address. Please check official sources for the specific event hall and entrance location on the day.