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Pay Respects at the Edo-Period Historic Main Hall Designated as a National Important Cultural Property, and Experience the History of Soma Castle-Town
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Pay Respects at the Edo-Period Historic Main Hall Designated as a National Important Cultural Property, and Experience the History of Soma Castle-Town

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A historic shrine with ties to the Soma clan, located at the heart of Soma City. The main hall was built in 1643 in the early Edo period by Soma Yoshitane, with the main hall, treasure hall, and worship hall designated as National Important Cultural Properties. The precincts are surrounded by large cedar trees, creating a tranquil space where even in midsummer the sun's rays are softened. It is also known as the starting point of the annual Soma Nomaoi Festival held in July, and is an essential spot for understanding Soma's history and culture. Walking through the precincts allows you to feel the remnants of the Soma castle-town, offering a peaceful time befitting the start of your day.

Fireworks details

Name: 相馬花火大会

Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 相馬市・相馬市内会場

Shells: approx. 5,000

相馬花火大会は、福島県相馬市で開催される夏の一大イベントです。2026年は8月8日(土)の開催で、約5,000発の花火が相馬の夜空を彩ります。太平洋に面した相馬ならではの潮風の中で見上げる花火は、音も光も格別の迫力があります。大輪のスターマインから繊細な芸術花火まで多彩なプログラムが組まれ、フィナーレに向けて次々と夜空を染め上げていきます。地元の人々と一緒に迎えるこの花火の時間は、相馬の夏の最大の風物詩であり、1日の旅のクライマックスにふさわしい感動的な光景です。

Tips

開催時間の詳細は大会公式の発表で事前に確認してください。荒天時の対応(中止・延期)も公式発表に従ってください。終了後は会場周辺の道路や駐車場が混雑するため、花火終了後は少し時間をおいてから移動するのがおすすめです。JR常磐線・相馬駅への帰りの電車時刻は事前に調べておきましょう。足元が暗くなるので、スマートフォンのライト機能を活用して安全に帰路についてください。

Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Soma Station (相馬駅), or about 5 minutes by car. Admission is free. A parking lot is available within the precincts. The intricate carvings and decorations of the main hall are remarkable, so be sure to view them up close. On the day of the fireworks festival, many visitors arrive from the morning, so visiting in early afternoon is recommended.

Best time to visit

Allow approximately 1 hour. The dappled afternoon sunlight filtering into the precincts is particularly beautiful.

Access & map

〒976-0042 Fukushima Prefecture, Soma City, Nakamura Kitamachi 140

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