Kasai's famous attraction with 500 expressively sculpted stone Buddhist statues
About this spot
A representative landmark of Kasai City featuring approximately 500 stone Buddhist statues in a row, each with distinct facial expressions - some smiling, surprised, or sleeping. Believed to have been sculpted during the Edo period, these statues are characterized by simple and endearing expressions, making it enjoyable to walk around searching for them. The temple grounds are compact, allowing quiet contemplation of the statues in a peaceful atmosphere. It's a unique experience for family members to search for a statue that resembles them.
Fireworks details
Name: 加西サイサイまつり
Date & time: 8/2 (Sun) 20:30–20:50
Venue: 加西市・加西市役所駐車場
Shells: approx. 1,000
加西市役所の駐車場を会場に開催される、地域に親しまれてきた夏まつりの花火大会です。2026年8月2日(日)20時30分から20分間、約1,000発の花火が夜空を彩ります。市街地に近い立地のため会場へのアクセスがよく、家族連れが集まりやすいのも魅力のひとつです。市役所前の広い駐車場から見上げる花火は、遮るものが少なく開放感のある眺めが楽しめます。まつり本体の屋台やイベントとあわせて楽しめば、加西の夏の思い出がより一層深まります。
Tips
北条町駅から徒歩圏内です。当日は駐車場が観覧客で埋まるため、車で訪れる場合は周辺の臨時駐車場情報を事前に確認しましょう。荒天時は中止や延期となる場合があるため、開催可否は加西市の公式発表を確認してください。屋台も出るので、現地で軽食を調達することもできます。
Food stalls
Hours: 15:00–
Where: 市役所駐車場特設ステージ周辺
Scale: 130店舗の夜店
※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 includedTips
About 10 minutes by car from Flower Center. Located in the center of Hokuto-cho with adequate parking. Some paths on the steps and grounds can be uneven, so wear comfortable shoes.
Best time to visit
About 40 minutes. In the soft afternoon light, the statues' expressions appear especially gentle and kind.
Access & map
Hokuto-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture 675-2312
Model course featuring this spot
2026 49th Kasai Sai-Sai Festival Fireworks Full Day Experience Course
Hyogo
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