Explore seasonal flower gardens and visit the farmers' market featuring local produce
About this spot
A wayside station along the Chikuma River, featuring beautiful seasonal flower gardens and a farmers' market showcasing local produce. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lush natural surroundings of Kishimadaira Village, and during summer, you can relax while admiring colorful blooming flowers. With a light food section available, it's the perfect place to grab a quick bite before starting your day. This location is worthy of being the course starting point, where you can fully experience the bounty of the mountain village.
Fireworks details
Name: 大塚山夏祭り
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:00–21:00
Venue: 下高井郡木島平村・木島平中学校
2026年8月1日(土)20時開催、木島平村の夏を締めくくる花火大会です。周囲を山々に囲まれた中学校の校庭から、夜空へ花火が1時間にわたって打ち上がります。高い建物の少ない山村の立地のため、花火が澄んだ夜空いっぱいに広がる様子を存分に楽しめるのが魅力。村みんなで見上げる、木島平の夏の締めくくりにふさわしいひとときです。
Tips
荒天時は中止や延期の可能性があるため、当日の開催可否は木島平村の公式発表で確認を。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、フィナーレ後は少し余韻を楽しんでから移動するのがおすすめです。周辺は街灯が少ないため、スマホのライトなど足元を照らせるものがあると安心です。
Food stalls
Hours: 17:30–(夜店オープン)
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Conveniently accessible from the village center with ample parking. In summer, popular items at the farmers' market tend to sell out early, so check items of interest soon. The next destination, Inansen Temple, is accessible by car.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours. Morning through early afternoon is when the flower gardens are at their most vibrant
Access & map
〒389-2414 長野県飯山市常盤７４２５
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Otsuka-yama Summer Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Nagano
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