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Spend a Quiet Moment at a Historic Ancient Temple

About this spot

A representative historic temple of Joetsu City, said to have been founded in the Nara Period. The precincts feature charming three-story pagodas and main halls, with a serene atmosphere that conveys the weight of history. In contrast to the bustling aquarium, it's a spot where you can spend peaceful time. Slowly savor the atmosphere of this historically significant temple that has gathered the region's faith as a family.

Fireworks details

Name: 上越まつり大花火大会(直江津地区)

Date & time: 7/26 (Sun) 20:00–20:50

Venue: 上越市直江津・関川河口

Shells: approx. 5,000

上越市の夏を代表する上越まつりの締めくくりを飾る、直江津地区の花火大会です。関川が日本海に注ぐ開けた河口を会場に、約5,000発の花火が夜空を大きく彩ります。水辺の開放的なロケーションのため、花火が視界いっぱいに広がるのが魅力です。昼間に訪れた水族館やお城の景色を思い出しながら、上越の海と夜空が織りなす特別なひとときを楽しみましょう。

Tips

荒天時は中止または延期となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は上越市の公式発表で確認しましょう。終了後は周辺道路や駅が大変混み合います。水辺は足元が暗くなるので、懐中電灯があると安心です。

Food stalls

Where: 海浜公園・直江津屋台会館周辺（うみまちフェスティバル会場）

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

The temple grounds are free to visit. In summer, the tree shade is pleasant and provides a good resting spot. Driving to the next destination, Takada Castle Park, runs smoothly from here.