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Refreshment at Todoro Spring, selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters
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Refreshment at Todoro Spring, selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters

About this spot

A famous water spot representing Uto City, selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters. The abundant spring pool maintains stable water temperature year-round, and even in peak summer, you're enveloped in refreshing cool air. With a history of being cherished as vital local water, simply gazing at the waterside scenery soothes the mind. Cool off your body, warmed by visits to the castle ruins and shrine, before heading to the shopping arcade.

Fireworks details

Name: うと地蔵まつり

Date & time: 8/23 (Sun) Time TBA(荒天時は翌日に順延)

Venue: 宇土市・宇土市街地一帯

宇土市の中心市街地一帯を会場に開かれる、地域に長く受け継がれてきた地蔵盆の伝統行事です。2026年は8月23日の開催で、商店街の家々や店先では、思い思いに趣向を凝らして飾られたお地蔵さまが並び、通りを歩くだけで夏の夕暮れらしい情緒に包まれます。日が落ちるにつれて提灯の灯りがともり、地元の人々や家族連れでにぎわう商店街は、普段とは違う特別な雰囲気に変わっていきます。荒天の場合は翌日に順延される予定で、地域に根づいた素朴で温かいまつりの空気を味わえます。

Tips

荒天時は翌日に順延される場合があるため、当日の天候情報を確認しておきましょう。商店街は歩行者でにぎわうため、ベビーカーは通りやすいルートを選ぶと安心です。

Source: summer.walkerplus.com

Tips

As the water is used by the local community, please view it quietly and respectfully. There is little shade around the area, so an umbrella is helpful during summer.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes required. The intense midday heat makes the coolness especially noticeable

Access & map

869-0456 Kumamoto, Uto City, Ishibashi-cho

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Uto Jizo Festival 2026: Full-Day Experience Course

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