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Roadside Station Azai Sanshimai no Sato

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Visit the reconstructed keep connected to Hideyoshi, and take in Lake Biwa and Hoko Park from the top floor

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Secure a spot and have dinner while watching the sunset over Lake Biwa, then wait for the show to begin

About this spot

This roadside station sits inland along National Route 365 in Uchiho-cho, Nagahama, and is a stop-off point stocked with local ingredients and specialty products from the Kohoku and Nagahama area. You can enjoy a selection unique to the area, including vegetables and specialty goods grown in Kohoku and Nagahama. Convenience stores and stands around the venue tend to get crowded from the evening onward on the day of the fireworks festival, so it's reassuring to stock up here on a boxed dinner, drinks, and snacks. The facility also has an eat-in corner, so you can take a break and fill up a little while you're there.

Tips

Within walking distance of Hoko Park. On the day of the fireworks, the number of spectators increases from the evening onward, so it's wise to gather anything you need, like drinks or trash bags, during this time. Check the closing time in advance and allow enough time for your stop.