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Asa Station (厚狭駅)

Flow of the course

About 60 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Stroll the greenery along the river and scout tonight's fireworks venue in daylight

About this spot

Asa Station (厚狭駅), served by the JR Sanyo Main Line and the Shinkansen, is the gateway to Sanyo-Onoda City (山陽小野田市). A street lined with local shops spreads out in front of the station, letting you experience the everyday liveliness of the area. On the day of the fireworks festival, things get busier from the evening onward, but during the daytime it's still calm, so you can enjoy a leisurely walk around town. Picking up drinks and an evening snack here means you won't be caught off guard by the crowds later in the evening. Walking around looking for festival banners and decorations helps build up the summer-festival mood.

Tips

Your starting point is Asa Station (厚狭駅) on the Sanyo Shinkansen and JR Sanyo Main Line. On the day of the fireworks festival, the trains going home get crowded, so check departure times in advance. It's reassuring to pick up drinks and snacks at a convenience store or supermarket during this time.