
Ishidateya Dream Festival - Relax by the riverside and enjoy the Ishidateya fireworks
Ishitorigai Yume Matsuri fireworks take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 19:30 to 20:30, on the Kitakami riverbank opposite Taisho-bashi Park in Ishitorigai, Hanamaki City, Iwate. About 5,000 shells rise over the river and reflect on the water's surface. For those who cannot attend in person, the display is streamed live on the local YouTube channel 'DO-RI-YA'. Around 10,500 people attend each year, and free temporary parking is available.
Ishitorigai Yume Matsuri takes place along the Kitakami River in Hanamaki City, Iwate, with the fireworks launched from the riverbank opposite Taisho-bashi Park on August 13, 2026, 19:30-20:30. Around 5,000 shells light up the summer night, their glow reflected in the river, and the local YouTube channel 'DO-RI-YA' streams the display live for viewers beyond the venue. By car, free temporary parking at Taisho-bashi Park and the Ishitorigai branch office of Hanamaki City offers about 1,300 spaces in total. Arrive 30-45 minutes before the start to settle in comfortably, as riverside spots fill quickly. Check the organizer's event page for the latest schedule details.