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Start your trip with a light meal at the station

About this spot

An area that spreads in front of JR Izumo City Station (JR出雲市駅), serving as the gateway to Izumo tourism. With restaurants and souvenir shops lined up, it's perfectly located for a light meal at the beginning of your trip. The station building also has many shops selling local specialty products, where you can enjoy local gourmet dishes such as Izumo soba (出雲そば). Enjoy the start of your day with the whole family amid the lively summer vacation atmosphere.

Fireworks details

Name: 古志夏祭り

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:00–

Venue: 出雲市・古志大橋下流(神戸川堤防)

Shells: approx. 1,000

2026年8月1日(土)開催、神戸川の古志大橋下流を舞台にした出雲の夏祭りです。夜空に花火が次々と打ち上がり、静かな川面に光が映り込む様子は、川沿いならではの落ち着いた美しさがあります。打上数の公式発表は確認されていませんが、堤防沿いのどこからでも花火を見上げられる開放感のある会場です。科学館やショッピングを楽しんだ1日の締めくくりに、家族でゆっくり花火を楽しみましょう。

Tips

荒天時は中止や延期の可能性があるため、当日の開催可否は主催者の発表で確認を。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、少し余韻を楽しんでからの帰路がおすすめです。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. 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: kankou-shimane.com

Tips

Just moments from JR Izumo City Station with easily accessible parking. During summer vacation, the area can get crowded, so visiting earlier in the day is recommended.