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Stroll around Shimodate Station and leisurely enjoy the local atmosphere

About this spot

Shimodate Station (下館駅), where the Moka Railway, Kanto Railway Joso Line, and JR Mito Line intersect, is the gateway to Chikusei City and a place where the area's life and culture gather. Around the station, old-fashioned shops are scattered about, allowing you to stroll while feeling the atmosphere of the street that has continued since the castle town era. On the day of the fireworks festival, this area will gradually become more lively, making it a perfect way to pass the time while building anticipation for the evening alongside local residents. Since there are benches and open areas, you can rest your tired feet and spend a leisurely moment before the fireworks. Take this opportunity to restock drinks and light snacks for fireworks viewing at nearby shops.

Fireworks details

Name: ちくせい花火大会

Date & time: 10/17 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 道の駅グランテラス筑西・筑西市

Shells: approx. 20,000

2026年10月17日(土)開催のちくせい花火大会は、約20,000発の打上数を誇る茨城県内でも屈指の規模の花火大会です。会場となる道の駅グランテラス筑西の広大な敷地と、遮るものが少ない関東平野の開けた空を活かした、スケールの大きな花火が楽しめます。障害物なく正面から花火を見上げられるため、一発一発の大きさと光の広がりを全身で感じられるのがこの会場の醍醐味です。秋の夜空は空気が澄んでいて星も見えはじめる中、約20,000発が次々と開くフィナーレは圧巻の一言。都心からのアクセスもよく、関東近郊の秋の花火大会として定評があります。

Tips

開催時間は当日の公式発表でご確認ください。終了後は会場周辺の道路と駐車場が大変混雑します。フィナーレ後は少し時間をおいてから移動するか、時間差で車へ戻るのがおすすめです。10月の夜は気温が下がるため、防寒着を必ず持参してください。

Source: ibarakiguide.jp

Tips

A few minutes' walk from Shimodate Castle Ruins. It's convenient to buy extra drinks and snacks for evening viewing at a convenience store or supermarket during this time. Michi-no-Eki Grandterrace Chikusei is about 5 minutes by car away.