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Leisurely Walk Through the White-Walled Townscape of an Edo-Period Merchant Port

About this spot

Shiodata Port is a merchant port town that flourished during the Edo period through water transportation to the Ariake Sea and has been designated as a national preservation district for important traditional buildings. Merchant houses and storehouses with white walls and latticed windows remain in their original form, and simply walking through allows you to feel the depth of history. The main street is short and easy to walk, making it manageable even for families with small children. The spot where Shiodata River and the townscape overlap offers excellent photo opportunities—be sure to capture memories in the daytime light before the fireworks. Walking along the riverbank of Shiodata River where tonight's fireworks will light up the sky will help you get your bearings for the evening venue.

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 included

Source: asobo-saga.jp

Tips

Approximately 10 minutes by car from Ureshino Hot Spring Town. Use the parking areas around Shiodata Port according to local signage. Entry is free and you can freely explore the townscape. Some buildings may have their interiors open to the public, so check the local signboards on site.