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Learn about Tsuchiyama's history as a prosperous post town

About this spot

A museum telling the history of Tsuchiyama, a post town on the old Tokaido. Through exhibits related to the processions of feudal lords during the Sankin-kotai and the lives of travelers, you can understand how Tsuchiyama flourished as a key point on the Tokaido. The museum displays models of Tsuchiyama post town and documents from journeys, allowing families to enjoy learning about history in an engaging way.

Fireworks details

Name: 田村神社万灯祭奉納花火

Date & time: 7/26 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 甲賀市土山町北土山・田村神社

2026年7月26日(日)開催、田村神社の万灯祭にあわせて行われる奉納花火です。旧東海道の要所として栄えた土山の鎮守で、無数の灯りに包まれた境内から見上げる花火は、街なかの花火大会とはひと味違うしめやかで美しい雰囲気。夏の大祭ならではの特別な夜を、家族で味わいましょう。

Tips

荒天時は中止・延期となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は田村神社や甲賀市の発表で確認を。境内は夜間混み合うため、早めに落ち着ける場所を確保しておくと安心です。

Source: sorahanabi.com

Tips

About 5 minutes by car from Michi no Eki Ai no Tsuchiyama. The old town streets of Tsuchiyama post town remain in the surrounding area, so taking a short walk is also recommended.