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Omachi Station (大町駅)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Walk the mountain approach of an ancient Hizen shrine to cool off in summer

About 25 min from the previous stop

About 90 min here

About 30 min to the next stop

Next stop: Gates open at 5:00 p.m., festivities start at 6:00 p.m.: the town's biggest summer night, lit by lanterns and bon dancing

About this spot

The area around Hizen-Omachi Station (肥前大町駅), a small stop on the JR Sasebo Line, forms the center of Omachi Town. Take a moment to settle in here and have an early dinner while feeling the evening atmosphere of the town. The festival venue, the Omachi Town Athletic Ground, is just a short walk or drive from the station, so the low travel burden makes it easy for families to relax and take their time. Watching the sky change color as dusk approaches is also a memorable part of the day.

Tips

There are not many restaurants around the station, so it is a good idea to have dinner on the earlier side. The area around the venue can get crowded on the day of the festival, so secure parking early.