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Rest at the roadside station overlooking the Tone River while browsing local specialties

About this spot

A roadside station located on the banks of the Tone River, serving as a regional rest area where Katori's agricultural products and local specialties are available. The spacious grounds along the river offer ample parking and comfortable space to casually browse locally-grown vegetables, fruits, and processed products distinctive of the Suigo region. The open feeling while viewing the river provides a perfect spot to take a break on your way from Katori Shrine. Restocking water and using facilities here before heading to the Sawara townscape will make your next walk more comfortable. Purchasing some local agricultural products as souvenirs is also a good idea.

Fireworks details

Name: 水郷おみがわ花火大会

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 香取市・小見川中央公園前利根川河畔

Shells: approx. 10,000

水郷おみがわ花火大会は、千葉県香取市の利根川河畔を舞台に開催される、約10,000発の大花火大会です。広大な利根川の川幅を舞台にするため、花火のスケールと開放感は格別で、川面に映る光の帯が水郷の夜をいっそう幻想的に彩ります。水郷地帯特有の平坦な地形のおかげで周囲に遮るものが少なく、河畔のあちこちから花火が大きく見えるのも特徴のひとつ。約10,000発が次々と打ち上がるフィナーレの連発は、音と光が川沿いの空気を震わせ、夏の夜の記憶に深く刻まれる体験です。水郷の自然と川風に包まれながら楽しむ花火は、家族みんなにとって忘れられない一夜になるでしょう。

Tips

開催時刻は例年夜間に設定されていますが、2026年の詳細は大会公式情報を事前に確認してください。荒天時の開催可否も公式発表で確認を。終了後は周辺道路や帰りの交通が混雑するため、時間に余裕を持った移動計画を。河畔は照明が少ない箇所があるのでライトを持参すると安心です。

Food stalls

Where: 利根川河畔・小見川中央公園前

※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: maruchiba.jp

Tips

About 10 minutes by car from Katori Shrine. The free parking area is spacious and easy to use. The shop sells mainly locally-grown vegetables and processed products, with seasonal items in stock. You can reach the Sawara townscape by car in about 5 minutes, or by walking/cycling along the riverside.