Masegawa Fireworks

Masegawa Fireworks

Event Overview

The fireworks festival that decorates the end of summer in the Hida region, held every September. It takes place along the banks of the Mase River in Gero City, which boasts the famous Gero Onsen, featuring some of the largest shell fireworks and wide star mines in the Hida region. The large bursts of flame launched into the clear night sky and the booming sounds echoing through the mountains are truly spectacular.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Nakagiri District On the banks of the Masegawa River
  • Address:   
  • Mase Nakagiri, Gero, Gifu
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Hida-Hagiwara Station → 20 minutes by paid temporary shuttle bus (reservation only)
  • Car Access:   
From Chuo Expressway Nakatsugawa IC via National Route 257 65km 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0576-47-2841 (Minamida Masegawa Tourism Association)
  • Parking Number:   
500 units/partially paid (2000 yen)

Event Period

  • September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
*In case of rain, it will be postponed to September 19 (Saturday).

Price

Fireworks venue entrance fee: Free

Event Category

Fireworks Festival

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