Spend Quiet Time at an Ancient Temple with Overwhelming Edo-Period Carvings
About this spot
An ancient Sotozen Buddhist temple located in Oura, Uonuma City, renowned as a masterpiece for its intricate wooden carvings by Ishikawa Uncho from the late Edo period, known as "Echigo's Michelangelo." The carvings covering the transoms and pillars of the Kaisan-do Hall depict scenes from nature and narratives with overwhelming density that takes your breath away. The quiet grounds surrounded by towering cryptomeria trees provide a refreshing, cool atmosphere in early September that creates a pleasant moment. Taking time in such a serene place to center yourself before the evening's grand fireworks will enrich your entire day.
Fireworks details
Name: 片貝まつり浅原神社秋季例大祭奉納大煙火
Date & time: 9/11 (Fri)・12 (Sat) 19:30–
Venue: 小千谷市・片貝町浅原神社裏手丘陵地
Shells: 約15,000発（2日間合計）
片貝まつり浅原神社秋季例大祭奉納大煙火は、毎年9月9日・10日（2026年は9月11日・12日）に小千谷市片貝町で行われる日本有数の奉納花火大会です。世界最大級の四尺玉（直径約120cmの玉が打ち上げられ、開花直径約800mに達する）を含む花火が、浅原神社裏手の丘陵地から次々と夜空へ上がります。商業的なショーではなく、地元の住民や出身者が家族の喜び・節目・追悼などそれぞれの思いを込めて花火を「奉納」する形式が最大の特徴で、打ち上げのたびにアナウンスで奉納者の名前とメッセージが読み上げられます。山里に響き渡る重低音と、観覧する地元の人々の静かな感動が混じり合う空気は、この大会でしか味わえないものです。2日間合計で約15,000発が打ち上げられます。
Tips
会場は浅原神社裏手の丘陵地で、観覧は無料です。ただし周辺は交通規制が敷かれ、シャトルバスや指定駐車場の利用が原則となるため、小千谷市公式サイトで最新の交通案内を必ず確認してください。帰路は終了後に観覧客が一斉に移動して大変混雑するため、時間に余裕を持った計画を。9月の山里の夜は気温が下がるので、羽織ものは必携です。
Tips
Approximately 20 minutes by car from downtown Ojiya; incorporating this route on the way to Katakaicho allows you to visit efficiently. Admission is approximately 500 yen for adults (subject to change; confirm before visiting). Some areas of the temple grounds have uneven footing, so wear comfortable walking shoes. If you depart by 4:00 PM, you can reach Katakaicho with ample time.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes required. Viewing the carved details in the afternoon dappled sunlight is highly recommended.
Access & map
〒946-0033 Niigata Prefecture, Uonuma City, Oura 174
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