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Munya River Waterside Park (撫養川親水公園)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Pay your respects at the ichinomiya of Awa Province and pray for safe travels in the summer shade

About 100 min from the previous stop

About 180 min here

About 10 min to the next stop

Next stop: About 1,000 fireworks shells are scheduled over the night sky of the Munya River — the finale of the Naruto Summer Festival

About this spot

This waterside park along the Munya River (撫養川) is the venue for the Naruto Summer Festival. As evening arrives, food stalls line up for the summer festival, and the riverside promenade fills with the aromas and bustle of takoyaki, yakisoba, shaved ice, and more. Spread out a leisure sheet to claim your favorite spot, then take your time enjoying the festival's stage performances and carnival games while savoring stall food. As the sunset reflected on the river fades and the sky deepens to indigo, the venue's atmosphere builds even further. Take in fully the air of this festival, long cherished as a hallmark of Naruto summers.

Tips

Parking around the venue gets crowded from evening onward, so public transport or arriving early to park is recommended. It's handy to have small change ready for stall food. Mosquitoes appear along the river from evening on, so use insect repellent. Checking restroom locations while it's still light out is reassuring.