4th Oshu Fireworks Festival

4th Oshu Fireworks Festival

Event Overview

Starting in 2022, the fireworks festival in Oshu has been changed to a rotating event held in various regions of the city each year. In 2025, fireworks will be launched from a dam (top of the dam), which is rare nationwide. Spectacular fireworks, including star mines and creative fireworks, will light up the night in Oshu Isawa.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Special venue on the east side of Isawa Dam (near Oshu Isawa Canoe Competition venue parking lot)
  • Address:   
  • Within Isawa Wakayanagi, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
35 minutes by car from JR Mizusawa Station. Alternatively, 45 minutes by car from JR Mizusawa Esashi Station.
  • Car Access:   
33 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Mizusawa IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0197-24-3141 (Oshu Chamber of Commerce)
  • Parking Number:   
1000 vehicles / Free, inquiry required

Event Period

  • August 23, 2025 (Saturday)
*Event will proceed in light rain; in case of severe weather, it will be postponed to the same time on August 24 (Sunday)

Price

Admission fee for the fireworks venue: Free / Paid seats available: 11,000 yen for a table of 4 seats (includes 1 designated parking ticket), 5,500 yen for 2 seats (includes 1 designated parking ticket) *Internet sales. May end when sold out, please check the official website.

Event Category

Fireworks Festival

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