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Exploring the Hot Spring Town's Foot Baths and Local Produce Direct Sales Shops

About this spot

Leisurely stroll through the streets of Isawa Onsen, one of Yamanashi Prefecture's premier hot spring destinations. The hot spring town is equipped with public foot baths where you can soak for free or for a small fee. Before the fireworks festival, the daytime atmosphere is relatively relaxed, and at local fruit direct sales shops you can purchase seasonal peaches and grapes at local prices. Yamanashi's summer peaches have a reputation as among the sweetest in the nation, and comparing different varieties and enjoying local fruit juices is another highlight. This is a leisurely afternoon unique to a hot spring destination, building anticipation toward the night's fireworks.

Fireworks details

Name: 石和温泉花火大会

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 笛吹市・笛吹川河川敷（笛吹市役所本館前）

Shells: approx. 10,000

石和温泉花火大会は、笛吹川の河川敷を舞台に約10,000発が打ち上がる山梨県内屈指の花火大会です。甲府盆地を囲む山々をバックに、笛吹川の川面を照らしながら大輪の花火が夜空に開く光景は迫力満点。川沿いという立地ならではの川面への映り込みも美しく、音の響きも格別です。温泉地の夜に打ち上がる花火は、1日の終わりにふさわしいクライマックス。フィナーレの連発が甲府盆地の夜空を染め上げる瞬間は、家族みんなの夏の記憶に刻まれる景色になるはずです。

Tips

開催時間は大会公式情報で事前に確認してください(2026年は時間未定)。荒天時の開催可否も公式発表で確認を。終了後は石和温泉駅周辺が混雑するため、駅へ向かうのは人波が落ち着いてから時間差で行動するのがおすすめです。帰り道の河川敷は足元が暗いため、スマホのライトや小型ライトがあると安心です。

Source: weathernews.jp

Tips

The main spots in the hot spring town are concentrated within walking distance from Isawa Onsen Station. Check in advance with the tourist information office or the official Isawa Onsen Ryokan Association website for foot bath locations. Fruit direct sales shops may sell out items in the afternoon, so visiting early is recommended. Choose comfortable sandals or shoes for walking.