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Pay Respects at Fukushima Prefecture Gokoku Shrine, the Prefecture's Largest Gokoku Shrine Nestled in Shinobu Mountain's Forest

About this spot

Fukushima Prefecture Gokoku Shrine, located on the midslope of Shinobu Mountain, is a formally appointed shrine visited by worshippers from both within and outside the prefecture. The grounds, enveloped in deep greenery, soften the summer sun, and simply walking along the gravel approach path brings calm to the spirit. After offering prayers for the day's safety at the main hall, take a moment's rest in the shrine's shade. The site is accessible via a walking trail from Hakuro-yama Park and connects smoothly to your afternoon route as you traverse Shinobu Mountain. On the night of the fireworks festival, the evening will be long, so this is a moment to cherish the quiet daytime hours.

Fireworks details

Name: ふくしま花火大会

Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 19:30–20:30

Venue: 福島市・信夫ケ丘緑地（阿武隈川・松川合流地点）

Shells: approx. 8,000

ふくしま花火大会は2026年7月25日(土)19時30分から20時30分まで、阿武隈川と松川の合流地点で開催されます。約8,000発という打ち上げ数は東北屈指の規模で、合流地点ならではの広い川幅を舞台に、大玉の尺玉からスターマインの連発まで変化に富んだプログラムが続きます。川面に映る花火の光が揺れる水鏡の美しさも、河川敷の会場ならではの見どころ。夜空に広がる光の大輪と川の夜風が交わる60分間は、夏の福島の思い出として長く心に残ります。東北の短い夏を凝縮したようなフィナーレを、家族全員で見上げましょう。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は主催者の公式発表を確認してください。終了後は会場周辺の道路と福島駅方面のバスが大変混み合います。フィナーレ後はすぐに移動せず、しばらく現地で余韻を楽しんでから時間差で帰宅するのがおすすめです。帰りの交通手段(バス・タクシー・徒歩)を事前に確認しておくと安心です。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. 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: cnplayguide.com

Tips

About 15 minutes on foot via the walking trail from Hakuro-yama Park. Shrine grounds are free to visit. Ema (prayer plaques) and stamps available at the shrine office. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the Shinobu Mountain trails.