Savor Local Specialty Quince Products and Fresh Mountain Vegetables
About this spot
A roadside station featuring processed products made from quince, a specialty of Nawa Town, along with fresh highland vegetables unique to this high-altitude region. It includes a dining area using local ingredients and a rest space, making it perfect for a break between exploring the post-town. Jam and juice made from quince are popular local souvenirs from this area.
Fireworks details
Name: ふる里和田宿宿場まつり
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri) Time TBA
Venue: 小県郡長和町・中山道和田宿本陣他
中山道の宿場町・和田宿の本陣周辺を会場に開かれる「ふる里和田宿宿場まつり」です。2026年は8月14日(金)に開催され、本陣周辺に屋台が並び、山あいの宿場町らしい素朴で温かな賑わいに包まれます。このコースでは、昼間に本陣を見学した同じ場所が、夜には屋台の灯りに彩られた祭りの会場へと姿を変える様子を体感できる構成にしています。旅人が行き交った江戸時代の宿場町の面影と、現代の祭りの賑わいが重なり合う、長和町ならではの夏の夜を過ごせます。
Tips
まつり当日は本陣周辺が混雑し、駐車スペースが限られることがあります。屋台の出店内容は年により変わるため、最新情報は現地または公式案内で確認しましょう。山あいのため夜は気温が下がりやすく、羽織ものがあると安心です。
Food stalls
Where: 和田宿本陣周辺
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Accessible by car from the Nakasendo Wada Shuku post-town. Many local products have long shelf lives and are convenient for bulk purchases.
Best time to visit
Approximately 45 minutes. Late afternoon snack time or as a rest break makes for ideal timing.
Access & map
〒386-0603 Nagano Prefecture, Shimoina District, Nawa Town, Furucho 2643-3
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Heritage Wada Shuku Post-Town Festival Full Day Course
Nagano
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