Quiet moments at an ancient temple symbolizing Iiyama the 'Temple Town'
About this spot
Iiyama, known as the 'Town of Temples', is home to 22 temples, with Chuuonji being one of the most historic. The heavy main hall typical of heavy snowfall regions and the meticulously maintained temple grounds convey the history of Iiyama's development as a castle and temple town. This is a perfect place to spend a quiet, peaceful moment before the evening's festival excitement.
Fireworks details
Name: いいやま灯篭まつり
Date & time: 8/11 (Tue) Time TBA
Venue: 飯山市・本町商店街
飯山市の本町商店街を舞台に開かれる「いいやま灯篭まつり」です。2026年は8月11日(火)に開催され、雪国・飯山ならではの大きな灯篭が商店街を練り歩く、地域を代表する夏まつりです。会場となる本町商店街には飲食ブースも並び、まつりの賑わいの中で夕食後のひとときを楽しめます。このコースでは、昼間に飯山城址公園や寺町を巡ったあと、夜はその同じ商店街が灯篭とともに賑わう様子を体感するという流れにしています。
Tips
まつり当日は本町商店街周辺が混雑し、車両の乗り入れが規制される場合があります。公共交通機関の利用が安心です。飲食ブースの出店内容や営業時間は年により変わるため、最新情報は現地または公式案内で確認しましょう。
Food stalls
Where: 本町商店街(飲食ブース)
※Announced for 2026. 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
Accessible from the Takahashi Mayumi Doll Museum by foot or car. As this is an active temple community, please visit quietly and respectfully.
Best time to visit
Duration: approximately 40 minutes. The soft afternoon light creates an especially calm and peaceful temple atmosphere.
Access & map
〒389-2253 Nagano Prefecture, Iiyama City, Iiyama Narasawa 2029
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2026 Iiyama Lantern Festival - Full Day Experience
Nagano
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