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Nagaoka Fireworks Festival
長岡まつり大花火大会
Niigata · Chubu
Japan's second-largest fireworks festival — a post-WWII Phoenix rose as a message of peace and recovery. The three-star Sanshaku-dama shells explode into 650m diameter blooms visible for 20km.
- Dates
- August 2–3Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 19:20
- Location
- Niigata · Chubu
- Nearest station
- Nagaoka Station (30 min walk)
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival dazzles with colossal Sanshaku-dama shells that burst into vibrant blooms, lighting up the night sky over the Shinano River. The air is filled with the resonant booms and cheers from the crowd.
Best viewing tips
For the best view, head to the banks of the Shinano River early. Bring a picnic mat and snacks, as the event draws large crowds. The finale features a stunning tribute to peace, so stay until the end.
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~5h 21m by car
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