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Secure your viewing spot at the riverbed, enjoy food stall cuisine, and await the opening while cooled by the river breeze
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Secure your viewing spot at the riverbed, enjoy food stall cuisine, and await the opening while cooled by the river breeze

About this spot

The riverbed of the Aichi River flowing through Aizushi Town serves as the main venue for the Gion Natsuzuki Festival. As evening approaches, food stalls begin lining the area, spreading the local festival atmosphere along the riverbanks. To secure a good viewing location, it is advisable to arrive at the venue at least 2 hours before the fireworks begin and spread out your leisure sheet. The time spent waiting while enjoying food stall meals and feeling the river breeze is itself a precious moment of the festival day. As daylight fades, the water's color changes, heightening anticipation for the fireworks.

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

Within walking distance of Ōmi Railway Aichi River Station. On the fireworks day, surrounding roads become congested, so public transportation is recommended. Locate restroom facilities early. Popular food stall items may sell out quickly, so acquire dinner early. Bring plenty of drinks.

Best time to visit

Approximately 2 hours required. Before sunset, the riverside breeze feels pleasant and refreshing.

Access & map

〒527-0053 Imashiro Town, Higashi-Ōmi City, Shiga Prefecture

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