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Pay respects at the main shrine that hosts the Oyama Summer Festival

About this spot

Suga Shrine (須賀神社), located in the central part of Oyama City, is the local tutelary deity deeply connected with the Oyama Summer Festival. The sanctuary, surrounded by trees, is quiet and peaceful. A visit before evening becomes a moment of respite before the lively fireworks night. Walk along the stone-paved approach and pay your respects at the main hall, offering prayers for the safe execution of tonight's fireworks and your family's health. On the day of the fireworks festival, the location is close to the venue, making it easy to head straight to the riverside observation area after the visit. The atmosphere of the sanctuary is calm and serene, and children naturally stand up straight as they walk.

Fireworks details

Name: おやまサマーフェスティバル（小山の花火）

Date & time: 10/3 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 小山市・観晃橋下流思川河畔

Shells: approx. 20,000

おやまサマーフェスティバル（小山の花火）は、栃木県小山市の思川河畔を会場に開催される、約20,000発を誇る北関東有数の大花火大会です。広い河川敷から打ち上げられる花火は遮るものがなく、夜空の高いところまで大輪が開く迫力は格別。秋の澄んだ空気の中で見上げる花火は、夏の大会とは異なる凛とした美しさがあります。川面に映る光の帯と、体に響く花火の音が一体となる河畔観覧ならではの体験は、1日の締めくくりにふさわしいクライマックスです。家族でこの瞬間を共有した記憶は、きっと長く心に残るでしょう。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は大会公式発表や小山市の情報で確認してください。終了後は会場周辺の道路と駐車場が大変混雑します。フィナーレ後は河畔でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから移動する時間差帰宅がおすすめです。小山駅への帰りは臨時バスや徒歩ルートを事前に確認しておきましょう。足元が暗い場所があるため、ライトを忘れずに。

Source: visit-tochigi.com

Tips

Within walking distance from Shiroyama Park. Admission to the shrine is free. On the day of the fireworks festival, the sanctuary and surrounding areas will see increased foot traffic, so completing your visit early in the evening and then heading to the riverside will be smooth. Nearby convenience stores and restaurants are worth stopping at during this timing to prepare before the evening congestion.