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Start Your Journey with Local Agricultural Products and Sakai Town's Signature Gourmet Foods

About this spot

The Michi-no-Eki Sakai rest area, located along the Tone River in Sakai Town, features a popular direct sales shop where fresh vegetables and fruits brought in by local farmers early each morning are displayed in abundance. The area surrounding Sakai Town is known for active agriculture, with a rich variety of seasonal agricultural products available. There's also a light meal and soft-serve ice cream takeout counter, making it the perfect spot for an early meal on your journey. On the day of the fireworks festival, tourists begin gathering from midday, but shopping is still peaceful during early afternoon hours. If you wish to choose local specialty souvenirs, it's wise to complete your selections during this time to avoid the evening crowds.

Fireworks details

Name: 利根川大花火大会

Date & time: 9/19 (Sat) 18:30–20:30

Venue: さかいリバーサイドパーク・境町

Shells: approx. 30,000

2026年9月19日(土)18時30分より開催の利根川大花火大会は、約30,000発という関東屈指の打上数を誇る大花火大会です。広大な利根川の河川敷からは視界を遮るものが何もなく、夜空いっぱいに広がる大輪の花火を360度のパノラマで楽しめます。大玉の打ち上げ花火が炸裂する音と振動は体の芯まで響き、迫力は格別。川面に映る光の帯も、河川敷ならではの美しさです。フィナーレに向けて打ち上げペースが上がり、夜空全体が光に包まれる瞬間は、この大会最大のクライマックス。秋の夜風の中で楽しむ約2時間は、1日の締めくくりにふさわしい圧巻の時間です。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は大会公式の発表で事前に確認してください。終了後は会場周辺の道路と駐車場が大混雑します。フィナーレ後はしばらく河川敷でゆっくり余韻を楽しみ、混雑が落ち着いてから移動する時間差帰宅がおすすめです。帰り道の河川敷は足元が暗いため、小さなライトがあると安心です。

Source: iwafu.com

Tips

The location is easily accessible both from the center of Sakai Town and from the Tone River riverbank. The parking lot is spacious, but from late afternoon onward on the day of the fireworks festival, surrounding roads become congested; complete your vehicle travel early. Storing purchased produce and heavy luggage in your car will allow for lighter exploration during the afternoon stroll.