Enjoy the Expansive Kanto Plain Views at Leisure in a Park Where a Warring States Period Castle Ruin Has Been Restored
About this spot
The Sakasai Castle Ruins Park, located in the northern part of Sakai Town, is a historical park where the structure of a Warring States period castle has been partially restored. Earthen fortifications, dry moats, wooden castle gates, and watchtowers are all maintained, and from the watchtower you can take in the vast landscape of the Kanto Plain. The park also features grassy areas where children can run freely, creating an open and accessible space. This is a perfect spot to gaze toward the Tone River where tonight's fireworks will take place and heighten your anticipation for the evening's performance. As a quiet area with few people, you can spend calm moments before the bustling fireworks festival. Entry is free, making it an easily accessible hidden gem.
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。
Tips
About 10 minutes by car from the center of Sakai Town. There is parking available. Some areas within the park are not paved, so wearing comfortable shoes is recommended for a safe visit. For your move to the next location, Sakai Riverside Park, travel by car and secure a parking space early.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. On crisp autumn afternoons, the views of the Kanto Plain are particularly pleasant
Access & map
〒306-0501 Ibaraki Prefecture, Bando City, Sakasai 1261
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Tone River Great Fireworks Festival - Full Day Enjoyment Course
Ibaraki
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