Hanamaki “Hana” calendar

Hanamaki “Hana” calendar

 Flowers and brilliant blossoms (called “hana”) – the various flowers of Hanamaki

One spring long ago, when cherry blossom petals fell into the Kitakami River, they got caught in a whirlpool and made a beautiful rolling mass of petals… This is the legend associated with the origin of the name, Hanamaki (hana – flower, blossom / maki – to roll something).
Hanamaki is always full of flowers: the iris garden at the lakefront of Lake Tase, the rose garden that highlights the hot spring area, the fireworks that illuminate summer nights…
Flowers bloom on the streets, in shops and among the peaceful scenery all season.
Flowers add beautiful color to people’s lives in Hanamaki.
We would like you to see the flowers swaying in the wind here in Hanamaki.

The fireworks that bring Ihatov’s summer into your heart

Three major fireworks events in Hanamaki

Hanamaki has one ofthe top fireworks factories in Japan. Its fireworks fill the sky with passion for Ihatov.
Last Saturday of July : Lake Tase Water Festival and Fireworks
August 10th : Pageant of Light and Sound
August 13th : Ishidoriya Dream Festival

Lake Tase Water Festival and Fireworks

This is the first of Hanamaki’s fireworks events. Enjoy the reflection of the fireworks in the lake. The sound of fireworks reverberating through the valley is awesome. Lake Tase Water Festival Committee Ph.0198-42-2111

Pageant of Light and Sound

The highlight of the Ihatov Forum, an event to foster Kenji’s spirit in the next generation, is the Pageant of Light and Sound. Enjoy the re-creation of Kenji’s world with fireworks and evocative music. Hanamaki Chamber of Commerce &Industry Ph.0198-23-3381

Ishidoriya Dream Festival

People place their dreams of the future in the fireworks and at the same time bid farewell to the short summer. Ishidoriya Association of Commerce &Industry Ph.0198-45-4488

Polan Square Garden and Peony Garden

 Originally, Kenji Miyazawa designed the south-facing flowerbeds of Polan Square for the Hanamaki Onsen Amusement Park, as requested by one of his students at the Rasuchijin Association. The flowerbeds were re-created based on the original draft and letters at the Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum. Devising an asymmetrical arabesque design, he used walkways to resemble vine stems and round flowerbeds to resemble fruit. Enjoy the floral clock and peony garden as well. Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum Ph.0198-31-2319；Miyazawa Kenji Ihatov Museum Ph.0198-31-2116

Hanamaki Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival

The festival is held between the end of April and the beginning of May. Flowering cherry trees were first planted in the area at the beginning of the Showa era and there are now about 1,000 trees. Events are held daily throughout the festival. Hanamaki Onsen Ph.0198-37-2111

Rose Festival

Enjoy a fashion show, a parade, local performance and a rose seedling fair at the Hanamaki Onsen Rose &Herb Garden where you can see about 6,000 bushes, comprised of 450 kinds of roses. A floral clock designed by Kenji Miyazawa is attractive. Hanamaki Onsen Ph.0198-37-2111

Lake Tase Iris Festival

Between the end of June and the beginning of July, Lake Tase Iris Garden is filled with 200,000 plants, comprised of 200 kinds of fully-bloomed irises. During the festival, there are many events, including local performance. Lake Tase Iris Festival Committee Ph.0198-42-2111