A scene from the Oishida Town New Soba Festival (for reference)
Enjoy locally grown new soba and “kaimochi” at the Oishida Town New Soba Festival
The Oishida Town New Soba Festival takes place on October 31 and November 1, 2026, at a special venue in front of the town office at Cross-Cultural Plaza “Keio Kaikan.” Visitors can enjoy freshly harvested soba from Oishida, prepared using a distinctive local method, as well as kaimochi, a type of sobagaki.
- Venue
- Special venue at Cross-Cultural Plaza “Keio Kaikan” (in front of the town office)
- Admission & participation
- Advance and same-day ticket prices are listed for adults. Each ticket includes a soba exchange voucher.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Enjoy Oishida’s new soba, prepared using a traditional local method
Known as a home of soba, Oishida has long grown its own buckwheat and prepared the soba using a distinctive method passed down in the region. At the festival, you can taste freshly harvested soba from Oishida.
The phrase used to describe the new soba is “ground fresh, made fresh, boiled fresh,” with “harvested fresh” added. The event celebrates not only how the soba is prepared, but also the buckwheat grown locally.
As well as soba noodles, you can try kaimochi, a type of sobagaki. The festival offers another way to enjoy soba, and local specialties are also on sale, giving you a chance to discover more regional products alongside the new soba and kaimochi.
Check the dates, venue and estimated ticket prices
The festival takes place on October 31 and November 1. The venue is a special site in front of the town office at Cross-Cultural Plaza “Keio Kaikan,” located at 8 Midoricho, Oishida, Kitamurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture.
Advance tickets for adults are ¥1,000, and same-day tickets are ¥1,100; both prices are estimates. Each ticket includes one soba exchange voucher.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title大石田町新そばまつり
| Dates | 2026-10-31〜2026-11-01 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Special venue at Cross-Cultural Plaza “Keio Kaikan” (in front of the town office) |
| Admission | Price: Adults ¥1,000 in advance; same-day tickets ¥1,100 (each ticket includes one soba exchange voucher). Both prices are estimates. |
| Address | 8 Midoricho, Oishida, Kitamurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture |
Fees & admission details
Adults
- Advance ticket
- ¥1,000
- Same-day ticket
- ¥1,100
- Each ticket includes one soba exchange voucher.
- All listed prices are estimates.
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websitewww.town.oishida.yamagata.jpACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Things to check before your visit
- 01
Choose a date to visit
The festival takes place on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Choose the date that works best for you.
- 02
Check ticket prices
Advance tickets for adults are ¥1,000, and same-day tickets are ¥1,100; both prices are estimates. Each ticket includes one soba exchange voucher.
- 03
Check the venue and address
The venue is a special site in front of the town office at Cross-Cultural Plaza “Keio Kaikan,” located at 8 Midoricho, Oishida, Kitamurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. Check the location on a map before setting out.
Detailed access info
Check the venue location using the official information and a map. Be sure to consult the official access information before setting out.
8 Midoricho, Oishida, Kitamurayama District, 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.