The rainy season is over, and summer has truly arrived!
From now on, temperatures in Minamiuonuma are expected to rise steadily as we head into the peak of summer.
Why not refresh yourself this summer by heading out to a lively summer festival?
The Shiozawa Festival will be held again this year in Shiozawa, Minamiuonuma City, just a 15-minute drive from ryugon!

The Shiozawa Festival is a traditional local festival deeply rooted in the community, attracting large crowds every year.
This year, it will be held for three days, from Sunday, July 14th to Tuesday, July 16th, with a wide variety of events enjoyable for all ages.

During the festival, food stalls will line the streets, offering delicious local cuisine.
Vigorous mikoshi (portable shrines) will parade through the town, further enhancing the festive atmosphere. A particular highlight is the fireworks display on the final day, Tuesday, July 16th. The vibrant, large-scale fireworks painting the night sky are truly a quintessential summer spectacle. If you're visiting Minamiuonuma City, we highly recommend extending your trip to witness this powerful fireworks show up close.

Create Unforgettable Summer Memories in Minamiuonuma This Summer!
In addition to the Shiozawa Festival, Minamiuonuma City and its surrounding areas offer a host of other appealing events this summer.

For history enthusiasts, the Kanetsugu-ko Festival features a valiant procession of warriors, adding color to Minamiuonuma's summer. Furthermore, you can experience the magnificent fireworks unique to this region at the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display, counted among Japan's top three fireworks festivals, and the Kataki Festival Grand Fireworks Display, where the world's largest four-shaku diameter shells light up the night sky.

We invite you to stay at ryugon this summer and create unforgettable memories through these various summer events.