2026 Nakasendo Kashiwabara Post Town Yaito Festival Fireworks 1-Day Course

This 1-day course centers on the Yaito Festival Fireworks (やいと祭花火大会) held on July 25, 2026 (Saturday) from 1:30 PM throughout the Nakasendo Kashiwabara Post Town (中山道柏原宿一帯) in Kashiwabara, Maibara. Kashiwabara Post Town is an area where historic streets and architecture from its days as a Nakasendo post town still remain, while the adjacent Samegai Post Town is known for its clear waters and delicate plum blossoms (梅花藻). Begin at Samegai Trout Farm (醒井養鱒場), enjoying the cool, pristine water and interactions with trout. Next, walk along the Jizo River (地蔵川) in Samegai Post Town to admire the gently swaying plum blossoms in the clear stream. In the afternoon, visit the Kashiwabara Post Town History Museum (柏原宿歴史館) to learn about the history of the moxa trade, then head to the Yaito Festival venue. As the festival transforms the post town streets with lively atmosphere, message fireworks illuminate the night sky around 8:30 PM. Clear streams, historic post towns, and festive fireworks—enjoy Maibara's charm to the fullest in one perfect day.