Joetsu Festival large fireworks display (Naoetsu area)

Joetsu Festival large fireworks display (Naoetsu area)

Event Overview

The grand fireworks festival held on the first day in the Joetsu area during the Joetsu Festival. During the festival period, there will be events such as portable shrine processions, food stall parades, large folk dance flows, and offerings of sacred rice.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Sekikawa estuary (Joetsu Festival is held throughout the Takada and Naoetsu districts)
  • Address:   
  • Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
Chigo Tokimeki Railway Naoetsu Station → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
6km from Jōetsu IC on Hokuriku Expressway via National Highway 18
  • Phone Number:   
  • 025-525-1185 (Naoetsu Gion Festival Supporting Party (in Joetsu Chamber of Commerce))
  • Parking Number:   
400 units/free

Event Period

  • July 26, 2026 (Sunday)
*The event will proceed in light rain; in case of wind and rain, it will be postponed to July 27 (Monday) or July 30 (Thursday).

Price

Fireworks venue entrance fee: Free/Paid seats available: 2000 yen per pipe chair * Part of the above amount is used for safety management measures

Event Category

Fireworks display, kamkoshi, floats, etc.

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