Stroll Through the Hot Spring Town Boasting One of Japan's Three Premier Beauty-Enhancing Hot Springs; Lunch Featuring Ureshino Tea and Local Specialties
About this spot
Ureshino Hot Spring is a historic hot spring resort with roots dating back to the Nara period, known as one of Japan's three premier beauty-enhancing hot springs. The hot spring town features long-established inns, tea houses, and souvenir shops lined along the streets, and simply walking through allows you to experience the charm of a hot spring town. As one of Saga Prefecture's leading tea-producing regions, you can enjoy specialty dishes such as soft-serve ice cream made with Ureshino tea and tea soba at various spots along the street. The famous hot spring tofu has the distinctive characteristic of melting smoothly due to the hot spring's mineral composition, making it a must-try dish for lunch. Before the evening excitement of the fireworks festival begins, take your time strolling through the calm afternoon hot spring town.
Fireworks details
Name: 塩田夏まつり花火大会
Date & time: 8/16 (Sun) 20:00–
Venue: 嬉野市社会文化会館リバティ周辺・嬉野市
塩田夏まつり花火大会は、嬉野市社会文化会館リバティ周辺を会場に、毎年8月に開催される地域の夏まつりの花火大会です。塩田川沿いに広がる観覧エリアから見上げる花火は、川面に光を映しながら夜空に大きく開きます。地元の人々が集い、屋台のにぎわいとともに夏の夜を彩るまつりとして、地域に根付いた花火の風景が楽しめます。温泉街と白壁の町並みを昼にめぐり、夜は川沿いで花火を見上げるという、嬉野ならではの夏の1日の締めくくりにふさわしい時間です。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は嬉野市または大会主催者の公式発表で当日確認してください。終了後は会場周辺の道路や駐車場が混雑するため、花火終了後は少し時間をおいてから移動するとスムーズです。足元が暗くなるので小さなライトがあると帰り道に安心です。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Within walking distance from Ureshino Hot Spring Bus Center. Hot spring tofu is served at multiple dining establishments throughout the hot spring town, so selecting a restaurant with shorter lines ensures you can enjoy it efficiently. Ureshino tea souvenirs come in diverse varieties, so choosing them during this time reduces what you'll carry in the evening.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes required. The daytime area has fewer crowds compared to evening, allowing for leisurely strolling.
Access & map
〒843-0301 Saga Prefecture, Ureshino City, Ureshino Town, Oshimoyado Otsu 2186-2
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