Niichi Ichigamura Hippashikawa "Festival of the River" Fireworks Festival

Event Overview

The event "Kawa no Saiten" by the two cities and one village of Aizuwakamatsu City, Kitakata City, and Yukawa Village, adjacent to the Nihonbashi River flowing from Lake Inawashiro to the Aizu Basin. There are plenty of fun events, including a raft race. The night fireworks festival will be held at the special fireworks venue in Nihonbashi River Green Space Free Square. A splendid competition of Japanese fireworks and Chinese fireworks, featuring a magnificent symphony of famous songs and fireworks such as "Creative Star Mine," showcases a variety of fireworks produced by local pyrotechnic shops in Kitakata City, allowing enjoyment of not only the beauty of the fireworks but also the unique colors, powerful explosions, and flashes of light from the distinctive Chinese fireworks at the venue.

Info

Event Location:

Hidashikawa Green Freedom Square (Special Fireworks Venue)

Address:

Todachi, Shiokawa-cho, Kitakata, Fukushima

Public Transportation:

JR Shiokawa Station → 15-minute walk

Car Access:

15 minutes from Ibanetsu-do Aizuwakamatsu IC; or 15 minutes from Banetsu-do Bandai-Kawatō IC

Phone Number:

0241-27-2122 (Kitakata City Shiokawa General Branch Office, Industry and Construction Division), 0241-27-2111 (Kitakata City Shiokawa General Branch Office / *Saturday, Sunday, and holidays)

Parking Number:

1500 vehicles / Free. Due to expected congestion on the day, public transportation is recommended.

Event Period

July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

* Light rain, canceled in case of severe weather

Price

Fireworks venue admission fee: Free / Paid seats available: Purchase method to be confirmed on the official website.

Event Category

Fireworks Festival

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