Dine in the hot spring town, secure a viewing spot on the Asahi River bank, and await the show
About this spot
As evening arrives, festival lanterns begin to light up throughout Yubara hot spring town in preparation for the fireworks display. After having dinner at an inn or restaurant, head to the Asahi River bank to secure your viewing spot. The twilight scenery of the hot spring town with drifting steam is picturesque, and waiting for the show while listening to the gentle river sounds is a peaceful moment. You'll experience the cool evening breeze characteristic of this mountain hot spring setting.
Fireworks details
Name: 湯原温泉 はんざき祭り
Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 真庭市湯原温泉 (旭川河畔)
2026年8月8日(土)開催、湯原温泉の夏を彩る「はんざき祭り」のクライマックスを飾る花火大会です。特別天然記念物のはんざき(オオサンショウウオ)の生息地としても知られるこの地で、旭川の川面を舞台に花火が打ち上がります。山あいの渓谷に音が反響し、旅館の明かりや湯けむりと相まって、温泉地ならではの幻想的な雰囲気に包まれます。地元の人々に愛されてきた夏祭りの熱気を、家族で肌で感じられる特別な夜です。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は大会公式の発表で確認しましょう。山あいの夜は冷え込むことがあるので羽織ものを。終了後は温泉街や駐車場までの道が混み合うため、余韻を楽しんでからの移動がおすすめです。
Tips
About 5 minutes by car from Yubara Dam. Even in summer, nights can get chilly, so bringing a light jacket is recommended.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 2 hours. The twilight steam and lantern lights create an evocative atmosphere.
Access & map
〒717-0402 Okayama Prefecture, Maniwa City, Yubara Onsen 27
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2026 64th Yubara Onsen Hanzaki Festival - Full Day Experience Course
Okayama
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