Takedera Yomatsuri Fireworks Venue (竹寺(竹寺夜祭り花火大会))

Flow of the course

About this spot

Held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, this is the climax of a night festival set at Takedera (竹寺). Fireworks viewed from the grounds of this rare mountain temple, which features a torii gate despite being a Buddhist temple, have a quiet intimacy quite different from a large-scale festival in the city. Because the site is surrounded by mountains, the sound of the launches echoes off the mountainsides and feels even bigger, which is part of the appeal. It is a special time for families to fully savor the sound and light resonating through the quiet grove on a summer night.

Fireworks details

Tips

The event may be cancelled or postponed in bad weather, so check announcements from Hanno City or Takedera on the day. The mountain road home gets dark, so be sure to bring a flashlight or your phone's light. Parking lots and mountain roads get crowded after the event ends, so it is recommended to wait a while before heading back down the mountain.

Best time to visit

Check the launch time in the organizer's announcement on the day. Settle into a spot near the temple grounds before it gets dark

Access & map

埼玉県 竹寺