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Pay Respects at One of Shinano's Foremost Ancient Shrines - A Cool Summer Break in the Sacred Grove

About this spot

Takemizu Wani Shrine (武水別神社), located in Yahata, Chikuma City, is one of the foremost ancient shrines of Shinano, documented in the Engi Shiki (延喜式). Protected by its expansive sacred grove, the shrine grounds remain pleasantly shaded even in midsummer, enveloped in a quiet atmosphere. Long revered as the water deity protecting the blessings of the Chikuma River, it has deep historical ties to the Chikuma River where the fireworks festival is held. The main hall and shrine buildings are designated as Nagano Prefecture cultural properties, allowing history enthusiasts of all ages, from adults to children, to feel the shrine's distinguished character firsthand. Learning about the history of this area before the fireworks evening adds depth to your journey.

Fireworks details

Name: 信州千曲市千曲川納涼煙火大会

Date & time: 8/7 (Fri) 19:30–21:00

Venue: 千曲市・戸倉上山田温泉千曲川河畔（大正橋〜万葉橋間）

Shells: approx. 10,000

信州千曲市千曲川納涼煙火大会は、戸倉上山田温泉千曲川河畔の大正橋から万葉橋の間を会場に開かれる、長野県を代表する夏の花火大会です。約10,000発の花火が次々と夜空に打ち上がり、山あいの盆地に音が反響して体の芯まで響く大迫力。千曲川の静かな川面に映る逆さ花火の美しさも、川沿いならではの名物です。温泉地の情緒ある夜景を背景に、信州の夏の夜空を彩る光の競演は、フィナーレの連発が空と川を丸ごと照らすクライマックスまで目が離せません。川のせせらぎと花火の音が重なる1時間30分は、都会では味わえない信州ならではの夏の記憶になります。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は千曲市または大会公式の発表で事前に確認しましょう。終了後は周辺の道路や駐車場が大変混み合います。フィナーレ後は河畔で少し余韻を楽しんでから時間差での帰宅がおすすめ。しなの鉄道・戸倉駅方面への帰り道は足元が暗い箇所があるため、小さなライトを携帯すると安全です。

Food stalls

Hours: approx. 13:00–21:00

Where: 戸倉上山田温泉側の土手沿い・千曲川河畔

Scale: approx. 100 stalls

※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: chikuma-hanabi.jp

Tips

Access via Shinano Railway Togura Station (信州鉄道・戸倉駅) or Chikuma Bus. By car, parking is available near the shrine grounds. Entry is free. The sacred grove has many trees, so insect repellent spray is recommended. Togura Kamiyamada Onsen town is about 10 minutes by car from here.