Hanamaki Night of Wandering the Stars

About this event

"Hanamaki Night of Wandering the Stars" is a winter-exclusive event where lanterns carrying wishes are released all at once into the Hanamaki night sky. The lanterns floating against the starry sky amidst a snowy landscape create a beautiful and enchanting spectacle. Event participants stay overnight in Hanamaki Onsen-kyo and can enjoy this moving experience along with a special time. Sky lanterns, which have been used across various parts of Asia such as Thailand and Taiwan as means of communication and prayer rituals, are now popular for their magical and touching sights. Under the starry sky of Iwate Hanamaki that Kenji Miyazawa also gazed upon, participants can launch lanterns carrying their personal wishes and spend an unforgettable moment with loved ones. The event is held at a special venue on the slopes of the Namari Onsen Ski Resort, with shuttle service provided from accommodation facilities in Hanamaki Onsen-kyo to the venue. For safety reasons, lanterns must be launched by two or more people. Participation in the event requires an application through an accommodation facility in Hanamaki Onsen-kyo.

Venue

Namari Onsen Ski Resort

36-1 Namari-Nakahira, Hanamaki, Iwate 025-0252