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Stroll through a merchant town with the nationally rare two-story udatsu firebreak walls
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Stroll through a merchant town with the nationally rare two-story udatsu firebreak walls

About this spot

A merchant town in Sadamitsu that preserves the atmosphere of the Edo to Meiji periods, known nationwide for its rare architectural style where firebreak walls (udatsu) on the roofs extend to the second-floor level. Merchant houses that once thrived through the trade of Awa indigo dye and tobacco line the streets, and a simple walk gives you a sense of the bustle of bygone days. The Sadamitsu River, where fireworks will later light up the sky, is just beside this townscape.

Fireworks details

Name: つるぎ町夏まつり花火大会

Date & time: 7/26 (Sun) 20:00–21:00

Venue: つるぎ町・貞光中学校グラウンド(貞光川河川敷より打上)

Shells: approx. 1,300

2026年7月26日(日)20:00〜21:00開催、つるぎ町の夏を締めくくる花火大会です。貞光川の河川敷から打ち上がる約1,300発は、剣山系の山々に囲まれた谷あいに音が反響し、1時間にわたってじっくり楽しめる見応えのある構成。うだつの町並みに近い会場だからこそ、歴史ある町の風景と花火がともに味わえる、つるぎ町ならではの夏の夜です。

Tips

荒天時は中止・延期の可能性があるため、事前につるぎ町の公式発表を確認しましょう。終了後は駐車場や周辺道路が混み合うため、時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。足元が暗いのでスマホのライトがあると安全です。

Source: town.tokushima-tsurugi.lg.jp

Tips

About a 10-minute walk from JR Sadamitsu Station. The townscape has narrow streets, so caution is needed when driving. Since summer sun is intense, take frequent breaks.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1.5 hours needed. The afternoon sunlight beautifully illuminates the white-walled townscape.

Access & map

〒779-4101 Kita-machi to Minami-machi, Sadamitsu-cho, Mima-gun, Tsurugi-cho, Tokushima Prefecture

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