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Deepen the Ihatov World Further with Films and Materials Related to Kenji

About this spot

Situated adjacent to the Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum, this facility serves as an accessible gateway to experiencing Kenji's world more casually. The video theater introduces Kenji's life and literary world in a way that is easy for children to understand. The museum shop carries merchandise related to Kenji and Iwate crafts, making it a convenient place to select souvenirs. Visiting together with the memorial museum deepens your understanding of the climate and landscape of Hanamaki and Iwate that Kenji called "Ihatov." As you feel "Ihatov"—now the namesake of tonight's fireworks festival—up close, heighten your anticipation for the evening ahead.

Fireworks details

Name: イーハトーブフォーラム光と音のページェント花火ファンタジー

Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) 19:30–21:00

Venue: 花巻市・北上川河川敷（朝日橋〜朝日大橋）

Shells: approx. 8,000

2026年8月8日(土)19時30分から21時まで、北上川河川敷の朝日橋〜朝日大橋間で打ち上げられる約8,000発の花火大会です。宮沢賢治が「イーハトーブ」と呼んだ岩手・花巻の空に広がる大輪の花火は、川面に映る光の帯とともに幻想的な光景を作り出します。スターマインや大玉の連発が夜空を埋め尽くすフィナーレは、川の流れに響く音の迫力とともに体に刻み込まれる体験です。賢治の詩情が息づく街で楽しむ夏の花火は、1日をかけて積み重ねてきた旅の記憶と相まって、忘れられない夜になります。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は主催者の公式情報で当日確認を。終演後は会場周辺の道路や駐車場が大変混雑します。フィナーレ後はしばらく河川敷で余韻を楽しんでから、人波が落ち着いた頃に移動するのがおすすめ。足元が暗いため小さなライトを持参すると安心です。

Food stalls

Where: 北上川河川敷(花巻市)

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

Just a short walk from the Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum. Free admission (some video theater content may be charged—check on-site). Choose lightweight items when shopping to make them easier to carry through the evening's viewing.