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Explore the post-town of the Nakasendo with its distinctive cliff-hanging houses

About this spot

A post-town on the Nakasendo known for its distinctive landscape where houses jut out along the steep cliffs of the Kiso River. The upper and lower towns retain latticed storefronts and earthen-walled warehouses from the Edo period, allowing visitors to feel the atmosphere of traveling merchants passing through. From the riverside promenade, you can enjoy the unique Kisofukushima scenery of houses jutting out from the cliffs. Restaurants and souvenir shops dot the area, perfect for taking breaks during your walk. The barrier and mansion you'll visit today are also located in this post-town, making this the perfect starting point for a day tracing the history of the Kiso route.

Fireworks details

Name: 水無神社例大祭きそふくしま花火大会

Date & time: 7/22 (Wed) 19:50–21:00

Venue: 木曽郡木曽町福島・町内各所

Shells: approx. 1,000

2026年7月22日(水)、木曽川の河川敷を舞台に水無神社の例大祭を締めくくる花火大会が行われます。約1,000発の花火が19時50分から21時まで打ち上がり、木曽谷を囲む山々に音が反響して体に響く迫力を生み出します。山あいの澄んだ夜空に大輪の花火が次々と開く様子は、都会の花火大会とはひと味違うスケール感です。木曽川の水面に花火が映り込む瞬間も、この地ならではの美しい光景です。例大祭とともに受け継がれてきた、木曽福島の夏を締めくくる花火大会です。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は主催者の発表を確認しましょう。終了後は駅や駐車場へ向かう人で混み合うため、少し時間をずらしての移動がおすすめです。山あいの夜は冷えることがあるので、羽織ものを忘れずに。

Source: weathernews.jp

Tips

You can explore on foot from JR Kisofukushima Station. Since there are slopes and stone steps, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Summer has strong sunlight, so take frequent breaks and stay hydrated.