Walk along the historic old post road where traces of Edo-period inn town remain
About this spot
Hirakata-juku was a post town on the Kyoto Kaido (an extension of the Tokaido) that connected Kyoto and Osaka during the Edo period. The Kagiya Document Museum, located in the center of the old Hirakata-juku, is a municipal museum that utilizes the building of the historic "Kagiya," a ryokan-style restaurant that has operated since the Edo period. Here you can learn about the lifestyle of the post town at that time and the boat transport culture of the Yodo River. The name "Kurawanka boat" comes from the small boats that called out to travelers crossing the Yodo River, "Mochi kurawanka (Would you like some mochi?)," and is also the origin of tonight's fireworks festival name. Starting from the museum and taking a short walk along the old post road, you can feel the depth of Hirakata's history. Learning the origin of the fireworks festival's name before you begin your day will make the evening fireworks even more meaningful.
Fireworks details
Name: 水都くらわんか花火大会
Date & time: 9/20 (Sun) 19:10–20:00
Venue: 枚方市・高槻市・淀川河川公園（枚方会場・高槻会場）
Shells: 4,877
水都くらわんか花火大会は、枚方市・高槻市が共同で開催する淀川の花火大会です。「くらわんか」とは、江戸時代に淀川を行き交う旅人に「餅くらわんか(食べませんか)」と呼び売りした小舟に由来する言葉で、この地域の水上交通の歴史を今に伝えます。2026年9月20日(日)の19時10分から20時00分にかけて、4,877発の花火が淀川の夜空に打ち上がります。枚方会場・高槻会場の両岸からの打ち上げにより、広い川幅を活かした開放感ある観覧ができます。川面に映る逆さ花火と、秋の夜風の中で響く打ち上げ音が、1日のクライマックスを演出します。
Tips
開演の1時間前(18時ごろ)には観覧場所を確保しておくのが安心。河川敷は足元が暗くなるためライトを忘れずに。終了後は京阪枚方市駅・JR各駅とも混雑が予想されるため、フィナーレ後は少し河川敷で余韻を楽しんでから移動する時間差帰宅がおすすめ。荒天時の開催可否は大会公式の発表で確認してください。
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
About 10 minutes on foot from Keihan Hirakata City Station. Admission is 200 yen for adults and free for children. Closed on Tuesdays and during New Year holidays, so please confirm in advance. Note that vehicles pass along the old post road, so be careful when walking with small children. Convenience stores and restaurants are nearby, making it easy to arrange lunch.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes required. During daytime hours, there are fewer tourists and you can walk at a leisurely pace.
Access & map
〒573-0057 Tsutsumi-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture 10−27
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2026 Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival - Full Day Course
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