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Pay respects at an ancient Tamba temple and mark the beginning of your journey in its quiet grounds

About this spot

An ancient temple with deep roots in the Tamba region, located near the heart of Ayabe's town center. The serene grounds are enveloped in the lush green of trees, offering a peaceful time before visiting the lively fireworks festival. Simply walking along the stone-paved approach path allows you to sense an atmosphere quite different from daily life, and the grounds are perfectly sized for a leisurely family stroll. In this space where Ayabe's history and faith continue to breathe, you'll spend a moment befitting the beginning of today's journey. As you breathe in the refreshing air of the temple grounds, you can let your mind drift toward the summer fireworks night that awaits you.

Fireworks details

Name: あやべ水無月まつり花火大会

Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 20:00–20:40

Venue: 綾部市・由良川河川敷（川糸町周辺）

Shells: approx. 4,000

2026年7月25日(土)20時00分打ち上げ開始、綾部市の夏の風物詩「あやべ水無月まつり花火大会」がクライマックスです。由良川の河川敷から打ち上がる約4,000発は、丹波の山々に音が響き渡り、川面に映る光が揺れる絶景を生み出します。広い河川敷から見上げる花火は遮るものがなく、空全体に広がるような開放感が魅力。20時40分のフィナーレまで約40分間、夏の夜空を彩る光の饗宴を家族みんなで堪能してください。都市部の大規模花火とはまた異なる、清流と里山に抱かれた花火大会ならではの情緒があります。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は綾部市の公式発表で事前に確認してください。終了後は会場周辺の道路と綾部駅方面への帰路が大変混雑します。花火終了後は少し時間をおいてから移動するか、駐車場から出るまでの待機時間も見込んでおきましょう。足元が暗くなるため小さなライトがあると安全に帰れます。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: ayabeminatsuki.org

Tips

It's easily accessible on foot from JR Ayabe Station. Temple visits are free and you can drop by casually. The grounds aren't expansive, so you can see everything in about an hour even with a leisurely pace. There are some steps and gravel paths, so wear comfortable walking shoes.