Stroll Through Maneki-neko Lane, a Charming Retro Port Town That Thrived on Kitamaebune Trade
About this spot
In the Kie district, once a port of call for kitamaebune trading ships and a center of maritime commerce, wooden machiya townhouses that vividly reflect this past continue to line the narrow streets. 'Maneki-neko Lane,' where beckoning cat figurines are scattered along the alleyways, is a popular photo spot. The 'Kie Bon-Odori' folk dance tradition passed down in this area is a valuable cultural heritage that preserves the maritime heritage of the Seto Inland Sea, and you can experience the unique port town atmosphere simply by walking through.
Fireworks details
Name: 大崎上島サマーフェスティバル
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri) Time TBA(花火打ち上げ20:00–20:20)
Venue: 豊田郡大崎上島町・大串海水浴場、大串キャンプ場周辺
大崎上島の夏を締めくくる恒例のイベントで、大串海水浴場・大串キャンプ場を舞台に開催されます。目玉は20時から20時20分までのわずか20分間に凝縮された花火の打ち上げ。海に面した砂浜や芝生の広場から、夜空に開く花火をゆったりと眺められるのが島の祭りならではの魅力です。短い時間だからこそ、家族で見逃さないよう早めに場所を確保しておくのがおすすめです。島の夏の一日を締めくくるにふさわしい、静かで美しいフィナーレです。
Tips
花火は20分間と短いため、開始時刻の30分前には場所を確保しておくと安心です。夜間は足元が暗くなるので懐中電灯があると便利です。キャンプ場利用者以外も見学できますが、駐車スペースには限りがあります。
Tips
About 15 minutes by car from Kanamine Mountain Observatory. The area has many narrow alleyways, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Summer has little shade along some streets, so plan for frequent breaks.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 1 hour. The soft afternoon light beautifully illuminates the historic townscape.
Access & map
154-6 Kie, Ōsaki Kamijima Town, Toyota County, Hiroshima 725-0401
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