Aug 2 and 3 Nagaoka Fireworks Festival 2026 Viewing Tickets
Experience Japan's Most Emotional and Spectacular Fireworks
Prepare to witness the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, proudly ranked as one of Japan's Three Great Fireworks Festivals. Held along the wide banks of the Shinano River, this event is far more than just a visual spectacle—it is a deeply moving cultural experience dedicated to peace, memory, and recovery.
**What You Will See:**
As the sun sets and the vibrant Japanese summer festival atmosphere builds, the night sky will erupt into an unparalleled canvas of light and color. You will marvel at an endless succession of giant, cutting-edge pyrotechnics. The absolute highlight of the night is the legendary "Phoenix" display—a breathtaking, 2-kilometer-wide span of golden fireworks perfectly synchronized to a soaring, emotional musical score. You will also feel the earth-shaking rumble of the "Sho-Sanjakudama," a massive firework shell that explodes into a mesmerizing 600-meter-wide flower overhead.
**What You Will Feel and Do:**
You will immerse yourself in an authentic and energetic Japanese "Matsuri" (festival) vibe. Surrounded by locals and fellow travelers, you will feel the deep, unifying emotion of the crowd as the sky lights up with prayers for peace. Take in the grand scale, feel the booming sounds reverberate through your body, and create unforgettable summer memories under one of the most magnificent night skies in the world.
## Meeting & pickup
Meeting Point: Jounai Inari Shrine, next to the Plaza at City Hall Plaza Aore Nagaoka
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Meeting Time: 4:00 PM (Please arrive 5 minutes early)
## Time & Location
Date & Time: August 2nd / 3rd, 2026
Fireworks launch: 19:20 - 21:10 (Approx.)
Duration: Approx. 2 hours for the fireworks (excluding transit time)
Location: Shinano Riverbed, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
## How to use
Your reserved seat tickets will be handed to you by your guide on the day of the event. Afterward, the guide will lead you to the seating area and assist you with the entry procedures.
## What's excluded
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Personal expenses
## Confirmation before booking
- Please strictly refrain from leaving your seat to take photos or videos in the aisles, as this causes a disturbance to those around you. Every year, there are numerous conflicts between spectators. When filming, please remain seated and ensure that your tripod does not obstruct others' view (keep it no higher than your sitting height).
- Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is prohibited in all seating areas at the fireworks venue. Please use the designated smoking areas.
- Handling of postponements or cancellations: [In the event of postponement] Seating tickets and parking passes will be valid for the rescheduled dates (the Aug 2nd ticket will be valid on Aug 16th, and the Aug 3rd ticket will be valid on Aug 17th). Please note that refunds will not be issued for cancellations made by the customer due to the postponement. [In the event of cancellation] Up to 50% of the seating and parking fees will be refunded. No refunds will be issued if the event is canceled after it has already started.
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