Ancient temple connected to cormorant fishing legend, feel the story of tonight's fireworks
About this spot
An ancient Nichiren sect temple near Isawa Onsen, known for its connection to the cormorant fishing legend of the Usui River. The temple is associated with the spirit of a cormorant fisherman who entered a prohibited river and perished—a tale that became the subject of the Noh play "Ukai" (Cormorant Fishing). Tonight's fireworks festival "Isawa Onsen Cormorant Fishing Fireworks" takes its name from the cormorant fishing history of this land. Pray in the quiet temple grounds while reflecting on the story behind the fireworks you'll see. The temple grounds are compact, making it easy to visit even in a short time.
Fireworks details
Name: 石和温泉鵜飼花火
Date & time: 7/20 (Mon) 20:50–21:00 ※7/22 (Wed)も開催(7/21は休み)
Venue: 笛吹市・笛吹市役所前笛吹川河川敷
2026年7月20日(月)、笛吹市役所前の笛吹川河川敷から打ち上がる花火大会です。鵜飼の伝説が残るこの地ならではの夏の風物詩で、川面に映り込む花火の光と、両岸に連なる温泉街の明かりが重なり合う情緒あふれる眺めが魅力です。20時50分から21時までの10分間ですが、その分ぎゅっと凝縮された打ち上げが夜空を彩ります。温泉地の夏祭りらしい、しっとりと落ち着いた雰囲気の中で花火を見上げる時間は、旅の思い出としても格別です。7月22日(水)にも同じ場所で開催されるため(21日は休み)、天候や混雑状況に応じて日程を選べるのもこの大会の特徴です。
Tips
河川敷は当日大変混雑するため、場所取りは17時台からがおすすめです。荒天時は中止の可能性があるため、当日の開催可否は笛吹市の公式発表で確認を。終了後は駅や駐車場までの道が混み合うため、少し余韻を楽しんでからの帰宅がおすすめです。
Tips
About 15 minutes by car from Usui River Fruits Park. Also within walking distance from the center of Isawa Onsen town. Visit respectfully and quietly. You can walk directly to the next destination, Isawa Onsen town stroll.
Best time to visit
Approximately 30 minutes. The quiet time before evening is recommended.
Access & map
〒406-0031 Yamanashi Prefecture, Usui City, Isawa Town, Ichibe 1016
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2026 Isawa Onsen Cormorant Fishing Fireworks - Full Day Experience Course
Yamanashi
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