Urabandai Fire Mountain Festival

【A Prayer Fire that Burns the Night Sky】138 years of history and reverence for Mount Bandai. The largest summer festival in Urabandai, the 'Urabandai Fire Mountain Festival'

Held every year on July 21, the 'Urabandai Fire Mountain Festival' is the most grand summer event in Kitashiobara Village. It is not only a spectacular fireworks festival but also an event that embodies the memories of the Meiji-era eruption of Mount Bandai, which transformed the landscape, and the prayers for recovery, making it the soul of Urabandai.

■ The 'Light of Offering' and 'Gratitude' Connecting Memories of 1888

The unique highlight of this festival lies in the deep historical background hidden in its date.

• Eruption on July 15, Meiji 21: The great eruption of Mount Bandai claimed many lives and simultaneously gave birth to the beautiful lakes and marshes of present-day Urabandai. The festival continues as an offering to those who lost their lives in this eruption and as gratitude for the transformation from wasteland to the beautiful sightseeing area it is today.
• Traditional 'Lantern Floating': The lanterns released onto the calm surface of Lake Hibara illuminate the night lake in a fantastical way, leaving a profound historical weight and quiet emotion in the hearts of visitors.

■ A Unique 'Aerial and Water Performance' that Colors the Lake, Exclusive to Urabandai

The climax of the festival is adorned with large fireworks that scorch the night sky of the highland at an altitude of about 800m.

• The Power of Water Star Mines: The sight of underwater fireworks bursting on the surface of Lake Hibara, combined with large fireworks shooting into the night sky, is a luxury unique to lakeside festivals. Surrounded by mountains, the overwhelming 'sound reverberation' resonates deeply.
• The Refreshing Feel of a Midsummer Night: Watching fireworks while being blown by the cool night breeze unique to the highlands brings a comfort far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. The light show unfolding on the stage of nature is a fitting scene to highlight your journey.