A Museum for Learning About Recovery and Disaster Prevention Following the Chuetsu Earthquake
About this spot
A museum documenting the severe damage from the 2004 Chuetsu Earthquake in Odiya and the region's recovery journey. Exhibits allow families to learn together about earthquake threats, community solidarity, and disaster preparedness. After enjoying Odiya's culture of ornamental carp and bull-wrestling, visiting this museum deepens your understanding of the town's resilient history.
Season & hours
Name: おぢやまつり
Date & time: 8/21 (Fri)–8/23 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 小千谷市街地(千秋が丘・信濃川河川敷周辺)
錦鯉と闘牛の町として知られる小千谷市で毎年夏に開かれるおぢやまつりは、2026年は8月21日(金)から23日(日)までの開催で、その初日を訪れます。小千谷市街地から千秋が丘、信濃川河川敷にかけての広いエリアが会場となり、夜には信濃川の河川敷から花火が打ち上がります。千秋が丘周辺は多くの人でにぎわい、地域一体となって夏を締めくくる祭りの熱気に包まれます。日中に触れた錦鯉や闘牛、震災復興の歴史の余韻を残しながら、夜は花火と祭りのにぎわいを家族で満喫しましょう。
Tips
会場周辺は花火観覧の時間帯に多くの人が集まるため、よい場所で見たい場合は早めの場所取りがおすすめです。周辺は交通規制がかかることがあるため、公共交通機関や徒歩でのアクセスが安心です。河川敷は夕方以降に虫が増えることがあるため、虫よけがあると快適です。
Tips
Admission is free or low-cost; some exhibits are more suited for adults, so providing explanations to children based on their age is recommended. The museum has air conditioning and is comfortable for summer rest breaks.
Best time to visit
Approximately 35 minutes. A calm afternoon time slot is ideal for leisurely viewing.
Access & map
299-1 Hio Heikei, Odiya, Niigata 947-0003
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