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Discover the history of a post town that thrived on moxa trade
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Discover the history of a post town that thrived on moxa trade

About this spot

A museum preserving the history of Kashiwabara Post Town, which flourished as a Nakasendo post town. Kashiwabara became nationwide in the Edo period for its Ibuki moxa (伊吹もぐさ) trade, and the historic post town streetscape remains today. Through the exhibits, you'll learn about moxa commerce and life in the post town, providing insight into the background of the Yaito Festival about to begin.

Fireworks details

Name: 中山道柏原宿やいと祭花火大会

Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 13:30–21:15(メッセージ花火20:30頃–)

Venue: 米原市柏原・中山道柏原宿一帯

2026年7月25日(土)13時30分から中山道柏原宿一帯で開催される、宿場町ならではの夏祭りです。「やいと」とはもぐさ(お灸)を意味する地域の言葉で、柏原の伝統産業にちなんだ祭りとして親しまれています。日中から夕方にかけて宿場町の通りが祭りのにぎわいに包まれ、夕食を済ませてゆったり過ごしたあと、20時30分ごろからはメッセージ花火が夜空を彩ります。歴史ある町並みと花火が重なる光景は、柏原ならではの夏の風物詩です。

Tips

荒天時は内容が変更・中止となる場合があるため、当日の開催状況は米原市の公式発表で確認を。祭りの時間が長いため、こまめな休憩と水分補給を心がけましょう。花火が近づく夕方以降は通りが混み合うため、早めに観覧場所を決めておくと安心です。

Source: news.p-mom.net

Tips

About 10 minutes by car from Samegai Post Town. Since the Yaito Festival starts at 1:30 PM, plan a brief visit before heading to the festival.

Best time to visit

Allow about 45 minutes. A quick visit just before the festival starts is recommended.

Access & map

〒521-0202 Kashiwabara 2101, Maibara, Shiga Prefecture

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2026 Nakasendo Kashiwabara Post Town Yaito Festival Fireworks 1-Day Course

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