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Learn about the History of Agriculture and Life on Japan's Premier Cabbage-Growing Plateau
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Learn about the History of Agriculture and Life on Japan's Premier Cabbage-Growing Plateau

About this spot

A museum preserving the history of agriculture and village life in Tsumagoi Village, developed on this high-altitude plateau. You can learn through actual artifacts how cabbage cultivation, which boasts one of Japan's highest production volumes, began and has supported the village's livelihood. There are also exhibits touching on the history of Mount Asama's eruptions and village development, and understanding this background will deepen your understanding when you visit Kamahra Kannon Hall next.

Fireworks details

Name: つまごい祭

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 嬬恋村・嬬恋村立東部小学校校庭対岸(吾妻川河川敷右岸)

Shells: approx. 1,800

吾妻川の河川敷を会場に開催される、嬬恋村最大の夏祭りのフィナーレを飾る花火大会です。2026年8月1日(土)19時から20時まで、標高の高い高原の澄んだ夜空に約1,800発の花火が次々と打ち上がります。周囲を山々に囲まれた会場ならではの、音がよく響く迫力の観覧体験ができるのが魅力です。避暑地らしい涼しい夜風の中で見上げる花火は、平地の花火大会とはひと味違う爽やかさに包まれています。

Tips

嬬恋村役場周辺から車で約10分。会場周辺の駐車場は限られているため、早めの到着がおすすめです。標高が高く夜は冷え込むことがあるので、羽織ものを忘れずに。荒天時は中止や延期の場合があるため、開催可否は嬬恋村の公式発表で確認してください。

Food stalls

Where: 賑わいエリア(嬬恋村立東部小学校校庭周辺)

Scale: キッチンカー・テント約25店舗

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 included
Source: tsumagoi-kankou.jp

Tips

Located just a few minutes' drive from the center of Tsumagoi Village. The compact interior allows you to efficiently see all the highlights even in a short visit. It's best to confirm opening hours and closed days in advance.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour. The morning to early afternoon is relatively quiet for viewing.

Access & map

〒377-1524 Gunma Prefecture, Agatsuma District, Tsumagoi Village, Kamahra 494

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2026 42nd Tsumagoi Festival Full-Day Experience Course

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