A Quiet Moment at an Ancient Temple with Deep Ties to Sagamihara
About this spot
A Pure Land Buddhist temple with connections to Honda Masanobu (本多正信), a close associate of Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康). Known in Sagamihara as one of the city's oldest temples, this intimate temple grounds surrounded by trees offers a quiet space to catch your breath during the busy fireworks festival day. Spend time touching the history of Sagamihara while slowly viewing the main hall, gate, and stone monuments in the grounds. The calm atmosphere is characteristic of a historic temple in a non-touristy area. It's a good place to stop by when you have extra time before the fireworks.
Fireworks details
Name: 相模原納涼花火大会
Date & time: 9/5 (Sat) 19:00–20:15
Venue: 相模原市中央区・相模川高田橋上流
Shells: approx. 8,000
相模原納涼花火大会は、相模川高田橋上流を会場に開催される相模原市の夏を締めくくる花火大会です。約8,000発のスターマインや大玉が広い川幅を利用して次々と打ち上げられ、対岸の丘まで含めた広大な空間が次々と彩られます。相模川の水面に映る花火の反射が美しく、川沿いならではの開放的な眺めが魅力。9月初旬の涼しくなりはじめた夜風の中で見る花火は、夏の終わりの感慨をひとしお深めてくれます。75分間のプログラムを川岸でゆっくり楽しみましょう。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は相模原市の公式発表で確認してください。終了後は周辺道路と最寄り駅が大変混雑します。フィナーレ後はすぐに移動せず、河川敷でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから帰るのが混雑を避けるコツ。帰りの夜道は足元が暗い箇所があるので小さなライトがあると安心です。
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Where: 相模川高田橋上流
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
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Located in the Kamimizo area (上溝エリア), approximately 1 km south from upstream of Takada Bridge, the venue. Bus or bicycle is convenient for transportation. You can freely worship at the temple grounds. Since the surrounding area is residential, please be quiet and respectful when visiting.
Best time to visit
Approximately 45 minutes required. In the afternoon, amid dappled sunlight (木漏れ日), the greenery in the temple grounds is gentle on the eyes.
Access & map
〒252-0027 Kanagawa Prefecture, Zama City, Zama 1-chome, Sojuji Temple
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