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Have a light meal at local eateries and shops, and prepare to head toward the mountains

About this spot

A locally-rooted shopping street that spreads immediately upon exiting Hanno Station (飯能駅) on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Old-fashioned eateries, bakeries, and Japanese confectionery shops line the street, perfect for a light meal before heading into the mountains. Hanno is also known as a production area for timber called Nishikawa wood (西川材), and shops with a warm feel of wood are scattered throughout. Since the following attractions are located in mountainous areas with few shops, it's wise to stock up on drinks and light snacks here.

Fireworks details

Name: 竹寺夜祭り花火大会

Date & time: 8/16 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 竹寺

2026年8月16日(日)開催、竹寺を舞台にした夜祭りのクライマックスです。鳥居のない珍しい山寺の境内から見上げる花火は、都市部の大規模な大会とはひと味違う静けさと親密感があります。周囲を山に囲まれた立地のため、打ち上げの音が山肌に反響してより大きく感じられるのも魅力。夏の夜、静かな杜に響く音と光を家族でじっくり味わえる特別な時間です。

Tips

荒天時は中止や延期の可能性があるため、飯能市や竹寺の発表を当日確認しましょう。山道の帰路は暗くなるため、懐中電灯やスマホのライトを必ず用意してください。終了後は駐車場や山道が混み合うため、少し時間を置いてから下山するのがおすすめです。

Source: hanno-tourism.jp

Tips

Just off the north exit of Hanno Station. Since there are almost no shops around Takedera Temple (竹寺), prepare drinks and light snacks here in advance. There's also a coin locker at the station, so you can lighten your luggage before setting out.