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Pay homage at the Chief Shrine of Echizen Province and view up close one of Japan's three great wooden torii gates

About this spot

An ancient shrine representing Hokuriku that has boasted a history of over 1,300 years as the Chief Shrine of Echizen Province. The grand torii gate standing in front of the sanctuary is approximately 11 meters tall and is counted as one of Japan's three great wooden torii gates alongside Kasuga Taisha in Nara and Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima. Its dignified appearance is overwhelming even from the entrance to the approach, and children will naturally look up at its scale. The ancient cedar trees in the sanctuary provide summer shade, and simply walking there brings a refreshing feeling. Before the fireworks festival, this is a representative Tsuruga spot where families want to pray for safety.

Fireworks details

Name: とうろう流しと大花火大会

Date & time: 8/16 (Sun) 19:30–20:15

Venue: 敦賀市・気比の松原海岸沖合

Shells: approx. 10,000

毎年お盆の8月16日に開催される、敦賀を代表する夏の祭典です。気比の松原海岸沖合から打ち上げられる約10,000発の花火は、開けた敦賀湾の夜空を圧倒的なスケールで彩ります。とうろう流しと同日に行われるため、海面には無数のとうろうの灯りが揺れる中で花火が上がるという、全国でも類を見ない幻想的な光景が生まれます。故人を送るとうろうの静かな光と、夜空を割る花火の轟音と光の対比が、見る人の心に深く刻まれます。約45分間、波の音とともに夜空を埋め尽くす大輪の花火を、砂浜から家族で見上げてください。

Tips

荒天時は中止または延期になる場合があるため、当日の開催情報は敦賀市の公式発表や大会公式サイトで確認してください。終演後は帰宅客が集中し、バス・タクシーは大変混雑します。フィナーレ後は砂浜で余韻を楽しみながら時間をずらし、足元をライトで照らして安全に移動しましょう。駐車場は早い時間から満車になるため、公共交通機関の利用が強く推奨されます。

Food stalls

Where: 気比の松原海岸沖合(約1kmの海岸沿い)

※Announced for 2026. 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: tsuruga-kanko.jp

Tips

Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from Kehi Pine Grove, or approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR Tsuruga Station. Entry to the sanctuary is free. During the Obon period, there are many visitors; adjust your pace based on the spaciousness of the sanctuary and move on promptly. If you wish to receive a shrine seal, check the office reception hours in advance for peace of mind.