Takefu Central Park, Furusato Matsuri venue (武生中央公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Held over two days, August 14 and 15, at Takefu Central Park, a beloved gathering place for the people of Echizen City, this is the city's signature summer festival. The spacious park grounds fill with a stage and food stalls, and after the stage events liven things up, fireworks light up the night sky. The transformation of this park, popular as a children's playground by day, into a festival venue packed with families at night is a scene that symbolizes summer in Echizen City.

Season & hours

Tips

A leisure sheet is handy for watching the fireworks. Since the park is large, decide on a meeting spot in advance so your group doesn't get separated. Check the organizer's announcements to see whether the event will proceed in bad weather.

Best time to visit

The excitement peaks in the final stretch when the fireworks are launched.

Access & map

福井県 福井県越前市・武生中央公園