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Tour the charming modern school buildings of Vories architecture and enjoy a historic walk through the Ōmi countryside

About this spot

The school building complex of the former Toyosato Elementary School in Toyosato Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture, completed in 1937 and designed by Vories. Characterized by reddish exterior walls and a staircase decorated with rabbit and turtle reliefs, it is designated as a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property as representative modern architecture of the Ōmi region. Currently operated as a public facility of the town, the school buildings are open for free exploration. Walk through the old classrooms and corridors while discovering architectural details with your family. The location is close to the Aichi River riverbed and makes an ideal first stop on this course.

Fireworks details

Name: 愛知川祇園納涼祭花火大会

Date & time: 7/18 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 愛荘町・愛知川河川敷

愛知川祇園納涼祭のクライマックスを飾る花火大会です。愛知川の河川敷から打ち上がる花火は、川面に光を映しながら夏の夜空に大きく開きます。地域の夏祭りとして長く地元に親しまれてきたこの大会は、屋台のにぎわいやお囃子の音とともに楽しむ、近江の夏の風物詩です。川沿いの広い河川敷でレジャーシートを広げてゆっくり観覧でき、家族みなさんで夏の夜を満喫するのにぴったりの雰囲気があります。フィナーレの花火が川面に映える瞬間は、この1日のかけがえないクライマックスです。

Tips

開催時間は事前に愛荘町の公式情報で確認してください(当日の詳細スケジュールは変更になる場合があります)。荒天時の開催可否も公式発表で確認を。終了後は帰宅客が集中するため、フィナーレ後は少し時間をおいてから移動するとスムーズです。足元が暗くなるため、小さなライトを持参すると安心です。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※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: sorahanabi.com

Tips

About 10 minutes on foot from Ōmi Railway Toyosato Station, or about 10 minutes by car from Aichi River Station. Admission is free. Parking available. Some areas inside allow photography while others have restrictions, so please follow local guidance. Restroom facilities are available on the premises.