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Enjoy an early dinner in the city center before the festival begins
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Enjoy an early dinner in the city center before the festival begins

About this spot

Near Hachiman Shrine in Obama city center, various dining establishments favored by locals are scattered throughout. Having an early dinner here before the main festival allows you to leisurely view the decorated floats starting at 5 PM. As the sun sets, the streets gradually fill with people in traditional yukata, and you can feel the festive atmosphere building.

Season & hours

Name: 小浜放生祭

Date & time: 9/19 (Sat)–9/20 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 福井県小浜市・八幡神社周辺

八幡神社を中心に、9月19日・20日の2日間にわたって行われる若狭地方を代表する秋祭りです。地域ごとに趣向を凝らした飾り山車が町中を練り歩き、太鼓や笛の音とともに小浜の街全体が祭り一色に染まります。古くから港町として栄えた小浜らしく、氏子たちが受け継いできた山車の意匠や巡行の作法には、地域の誇りと伝統の重みが感じられます。初日となるこの日は、2日間続く祭りの幕開けの熱気を存分に味わえます。

Tips

会場周辺は夜間交通規制がかかることがあるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。境内や沿道は夜になると多くの人で混み合うので、小さなお子さん連れははぐれないよう気をつけましょう。

Source: hoze-matsuri.jp

Tips

The city center can get crowded in the evening during the festival period, so arriving early to dine is recommended.

Best time to visit

Approximately 30 minutes. Ideal timing to refuel before the festival begins.

Access & map

〒917-0077 Fukui Prefecture Obama City Ekimaemachi 6-1

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