Enjoy dinner by the lakeside while awaiting the fireworks display
About this spot
As evening approaches, the sky around the Futarasan Shrine Chuzenji Shrine lakeside changes color moment by moment. The high-altitude Lake Chuzenji lakeside stays pleasantly cool even at the height of summer, offering a refreshing experience quite different from typical city fireworks festivals. Spread out your takeout dinner and spend peaceful time surrounded by mountains and lake.
Fireworks details
Name: 二荒山神社中宮祠 奉納湖上花火(中禅寺湖畔奉納花火)
Date & time: 7/31 (Fri) 20:30–20:45
Venue: 日光市・中禅寺湖畔(二荒山神社中宮祠)
二荒山神社中宮祠の例祭にあわせて奉納される、中禅寺湖畔の花火大会です。2026年7月31日(金)、湖上から打ち上がる花火が静かな湖面に映り込み、「逆さ花火」の美しさを楽しめます。標高1,269mの高原の湖に響く花火の音は、山々に反響してひときわ大きく感じられます。日光を代表する霊山・二荒山の信仰にゆかりのある、格式高い奉納行事としても知られています。
Tips
荒天時は中止になる場合があるため、当日は日光市の公式発表で開催可否を確認しましょう。夜は標高の高さゆえ真夏でも冷え込むため、羽織ものは必須です。終了後はいろは坂方面の道路が大変混み合うため、時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。
Tips
Night temperatures drop more than expected—bring a light jacket. The lakeside has limited lighting in some areas; a small flashlight is helpful for the return journey. Parking areas become congested from evening onward as fireworks viewers arrive.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Be sure to enjoy the changing colors of the lake at dusk.
Access & map
〒321-1661 Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko City, Chuzenji 2484
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Futarasan Shrine Chuzenji Shrine Dedicatory Lake Fireworks (Chuzenji Lake Lakeside Dedicatory Fireworks) Full Day Experience Course
Tochigi
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