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Nakasendo Wada Shuku Honjin Area (Heritage Wada Shuku Post-Town Festival) (ふる里和田宿宿場まつり)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Tour the Distinguished Honjin Where Feudal Lords Once Rested in Broad Daylight

About 30 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

The 'Hometown Wada Shuku Post-Town Festival' is held around the Wada Shuku Honjin along the Nakasendo post-town. In 2026, it takes place on August 14 (Friday), with food stalls lining the honjin area, enveloped in the warm, unpretentious atmosphere characteristic of a mountain post-town. This course offers the unique experience of seeing the same location toured during the day transform into a festival venue illuminated by food stall lights at night. You'll experience Nawa Town's unique summer evening where the lingering character of the Edo-era post-town merges with the vibrancy of a modern festival.

Festival details

Name: 和田宿宿場祭り(ふる里和田宿宿場まつり)

Date & time: 8/14 (Fri) 14:00–21:00

Venue: 小県郡長和町和田2854-1・和田宿本陣周辺(中山道和田宿・清水屋〜菩薩寺入口が歩行者天国)

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 included

Source: town.nagawa.nagano.jp

Tips

The honjin area becomes crowded on festival day, and parking may be limited. Food stall offerings vary by year, so check the latest information at the venue or through official notices. Being in the mountains, nighttime temperatures drop significantly, so bringing a light jacket is recommended.