Okura, Yamagata / 肘折朝市
Hijiori Onsen Morning Market
The early-morning market of Hijiori Onsen, held every morning from late April to early December, with seasonal mountain vegetables and produce. It runs until 7:30, from 5:30 (May-August) or 6:00 (other months).
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Before you go
Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is marked “Not checked yet”.
- Opening hours
6:00-7:30 in April and September-November; 5:30-7:30 in May-August.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Held every day during the season (not in winter; exact season dates are not given here because the source's year is unclear).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Getting there
About 60 min by village bus from JR Shinjo Station (about 50 min by car), or 40 min by car from Funagata IC on the Tohoku-Chuo Expressway.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Use the car park in front of Hijiori Ideyukan.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
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Official site: https://yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_2736.html
Location
Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
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Photo: Yamagata Prefecture (yamagatakanko.com)Mogami River Boat Ride (Basho Line)Yamagata15 km away (straight line)- No photo yetYudonosan ShrineYamagata18 km away (straight line)
Photo: Yamagata Prefecture (yamagatakanko.com)Mt Haguro (Dewa Sanzan Shrine)Yamagata19 km away (straight line)- No photo yetBenibana Museum, Former Horigome ResidenceYamagata22 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Best time to visit
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Peak time
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteEnquiries: Okura Village Tourist Association, inside Hijiori Ideyukan (0233-34-6106).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_2736.htmlHours, closing days, access, parking and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.