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49th Ogatsu Grand Fireworks Festival
Aug 7, 2026 · ✍️ olablog · ⏱ 1 min read
🎆 Plan your fireworks night
⚡ Quick answer
Annual guide to Ogatsu Grand Fireworks Festival in Akita: usual timing, viewing spots and access. Dates for next year follow the organisers' announcement.
🎆 Watch Japan's most beautiful fireworks (4K video)
▶ Open on YouTube — like & subscribeDate: Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Time: 19:30–21:00 · Prefecture: Akita
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2026年8月8日(土) |
| Hours | 19:30～21:00 |
Summary
- Date: 2026年8月8日(土)（19:30～21:00）
- If you want to avoid the crowds, we recommend arriving at the venue 60〜90 minutes before the start.
- As this is a summer outdoor event, be sure to bring insect repellent, a hand fan, and drinks.
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
