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Touch the world of Kenji and enjoy a panoramic view of Hanamaki's rich nature from a hilltop

About this spot

A leading cultural facility representing Hanamaki, associated with poet and fairy tale author Miyazawa Kenji, known for works such as "The Night Train to the Milky Way" and "The Restaurant of Many Orders." Standing on a verdant hilltop of Koshio-ou Mountain, it introduces Kenji's life and literary world through videos and exhibits in an easy-to-understand manner. The view of the Kitakami Plain from inside the museum is the very primordial landscape of "Ihatov" that Kenji loved, allowing you to experience the background of his works together with children. As a starting point for Hanamaki sightseeing during summer vacation season, it is an ideal place to first feel the cultural richness of Iwate before starting your day.

Fireworks details

Name: 田瀬湖湖水まつり水・空中花火大会

Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 花巻市・田瀬湖湖畔

田瀬湖湖水まつりのクライマックス、水・空中花火大会は山あいの静かな湖を舞台に繰り広げられる夏の一大イベントです。湖上から打ち上がる空中花火は夜空に大きく開いて周囲の山々に音が反響し、体の芯まで響く迫力があります。水中花火は湖面すれすれで光の半円をパッと広げ、湖面に映る逆さ花火との競演が田瀬湖ならではの絶景を生み出します。都会の花火大会とはひと味違う、山と湖に包まれた自然の中で楽しむ岩手の夏の風物詩です。

Tips

開催時間は当日の公式発表で必ず確認してください。荒天時の開催可否も大会公式発表に従ってください。終了後は会場周辺の道路が混み合うため、フィナーレ後は湖畔で余韻を楽しんでから時間差での帰路がおすすめです。足元が暗くなるので小さなライトがあると安心です。

Source: kanko-hanamaki.ne.jp

Tips

About 15 minutes by car from Hanamaki Station. Admission: 350 yen for adults, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students. The nearby Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village is adjacent, and you can stop by if time permits. Located on a hilltop, there is a pleasant breeze even in summer.