Hanamaki Sky Lantern "Hanamaki Night around the stars"

The "Hanamaki Night around the stars" is a winter-only event during which lanterns with wishes written on them (sky lanterns), float out into the night sky of Hanamaki. Sky lanterns are a type of hot air widely used throughout Asia, including and , as a means of communication and prayer rituals, but lately, it is their mystical and moving sight that became popular. In Hanamaki, at the Namari Onsen ski resort located inside the on-site "Hanamaki Minami Onsenkyo", you can write your wishes on a sky lantern and float it while admiring the snowy landscape and the stretching starry sky. In addition to the sky lanterns, display and traditional performing arts will be held on the day. This event, which celebrates its third year, is very popular with participants. The people allowed to participate in the event are limited to the people staying at Hanamaki Onsen hot spring facilities on the day of the event. How about spending a fantastic time with your loved ones by floating a lantern filled with your wishes while slowly relaxing at the hot springs?

【Date】 Late January to February

【Time】 6pm〜6:30pm 【Price】 Participation fee: 1,000 yen per person (tax included) Lantern: 1,000 yen the lantern (tax included)

*With transfer from hotel

*Free for pre-school children and there is no child fee *Lanterns cannot be taken home

【Venue】 Namari Onsen Ski Resort （1-36 Nakadaira Namari Hanamaki City Iwate）

【Way to Participate】

Stay at Hanamaki Onsen area’s Hotel on the day of the event

*Hanamaki Onsen *Dai Onsen(Matsudaya Ryokan, Yamayurinoyado) *Matsukura Onsen *Shidotaira Onsen *Watari Onsen *Oosawa Onsen

*Yamanokami Onsen *Namari Onsen *Shin namari Onsen

Apply for Hanamaki Onsen area’s Hotel