Take a break with local persimmon sweets and souvenirs
About this spot
A roadside station unique to this persimmon-producing region, with abundant local sweets, processed products, and fresh vegetables. Its convenient size makes it perfect for a driving break, and chilled local sweets are popular in summer. It's also convenient for souvenir shopping and gathering ingredients for dinner.
Fireworks details
Name: 紀の川橋本SUMMERBALL2026
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:00–20:30
Venue: 橋本市・南馬場緑地広場
Shells: approx. 3,000
紀の川のほとりで開催される橋本の夏の花火大会です。南馬場緑地広場を会場に、夜空へ約3,000発の花火が次々と打ち上がります。花火が川面に映り込む様子は、川沿いの会場ならではの美しい光景です。地域の人々に親しまれてきた大会ならではの温かい雰囲気の中、家族で夏の思い出を作れる30分間です。
Tips
荒天時は中止や順延の可能性があるため、当日は橋本市や大会の公式発表を確認しましょう。会場周辺は当日大変混雑するため、早めの到着と場所取りがおすすめです。終了後は駐車場や周辺道路が混み合うため、時間差での帰宅も検討しましょう。
Food stalls
Where: 河川敷
※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 the historic Takano-guchi Station. It can get crowded during summer vacation, so arrive with parking space in mind.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour. Perfect timing for a break during the hot afternoon hours.
Access & map
〒648-0161 Kudo-yama, Ito, Wakayama, Irigou 5-5
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Kii no Kawa Hashimoto SUMMERBALL 2026: A Full Day Itinerary
Wakayama
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