Visit the industrial heritage site built by the Mito Domain in the late Edo period
About this spot
The ruins of a reverberatory furnace for casting cannons, built by the Mito Domain in the late Edo period for coastal defense. A reconstructed chimney from that era still stands, telling the story of how Hitachinaka, a port town, played an important role in late Edo period history. As an outdoor historical site with a compact area, it's easy to visit even for a short time. This is a deeply meaningful spot where you can experience the history walked by the port town of Nakaminato, which is the stage for the festival.
Fireworks details
Name: みなと八朔まつり
Date & time: 8/30 (Sun) 15:00–
Venue: ひたちなか市・那珂湊本町通り商店街周辺
那珂湊本町通り商店街周辺を舞台に、2026年8月30日(日)15時から開催される「みなと八朔まつり」です。等身大よりもはるかに大きな人形を乗せた山車が商店街を練り歩く、湊町ひたちなかならではの伝統行事で、港の暮らしとともに育まれてきた祭りの熱気を感じられます。昼間に訪れた那珂湊おさかな市場や那珂湊反射炉跡とあわせて、港町の歴史と祭りのつながりをより深く味わえる1日になります。屋台の出店状況は年により変わるため、食事は那珂湊おさかな市場で済ませておくと安心です。
Tips
祭り当日は本町通り周辺が交通規制となり、混雑が予想されます。公共交通機関や徒歩での来訪が安心です。日中から夕方にかけての開催のため、日差しと暑さ対策を忘れずに。終了予定時刻は年により変動することがあるため、当日の案内を確認しましょう。
Tips
It's convenient to drive from Sakatsutsu Isomae Shrine. As it's an outdoor historical site, don't forget sun protection during summer.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 45 minutes. A morning visit during the cooler hours is recommended.
Access & map
〒311-1223 Sakaemachi 1-chome 10, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki
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2026 Minato Hassaku Festival Full-Day Course
Ibaraki
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