Kameoka Peace Festival Hozugawa Fireworks Display in Kyoto

Access

The nearest station to the fireworks venue is Kameoka Station on the JR Sagano Line (San'in Main Line).

• Access from the nearest station:
  • The venue is approximately 10 to 20 minutes on foot from JR Kameoka Station, depending on the viewing area.
  • From JR Kyoto Station, it takes approximately 20～21 minutes by rapid train or 29～30 minutes by local train to reach JR Kameoka Station.
• Detours and precautions during crowded periods:
  • Extensive traffic restrictions are implemented around the venue on the day of the fireworks festival. Since severe congestion occurs, particularly on National Route 9, visitors are strongly advised to avoid coming by car and use public transportation instead.
  • There are very few parking lots around the venue, and vehicles cannot enter or exit during the traffic restriction hours.
  • JR Kameoka Station and its surrounding area are also expected to be extremely crowded. Allow plenty of time, and be sure to check the time of the last train for your return journey.

Paid Seating and Tickets

In recent years, the Kameoka Peace Festival Hozugawa Fireworks Display has offered paid seating throughout the venue to provide a safe and comfortable viewing environment, with no free viewing areas available. Tickets will not be sold because the 2026 event has been canceled, but the usual types of paid seating and approximate prices, including information planned for 2025, are listed below.

• Types of paid seating (usual options):
  • Special Area and Stadium Area: Seats offering a close-up view of the fireworks.
  • Bridge Seating: Special seats where visitors can watch the fireworks from a bridge—the only such viewing experience in Kansai. Dedicated photographer seating was also sometimes available.
  • Reclining Seat Area: Seats offering a special experience, allowing visitors to lean back comfortably while looking up at the fireworks.
  • Area A (Hozugawa riverbank): An area with access to a food-stall village.
  • Venue B (in front of JR Kameoka Station): A convenient area close to JR Kameoka Station.
  • Other seating options, including floor seating and folding chairs, were also available.
• Approximate ticket prices:
  • Prices varied by seat type, and paid viewing tickets were available from 2,000 yen in 2023.
  • Special sales for local residents and general sales were planned for 2025.
• How to purchase:
  • Tickets were usually sold in advance through online ticket services such as ePlus, as well as at the Kameoka Station 2nd-floor tourist information center, “Kamemaru Mart.”
  • Visitors could not enter if they were unable to present their ticket on the day of the fireworks festival or if the ticket stub had been detached.
• Refunds:
  • If the event was canceled due to severe weather or other circumstances attributable to the organizers, the purchase price was refunded minus applicable fees. Since refund procedures varied depending on the purchase method, it was necessary to check the official website.

There will be no ticket sales because the 2026 event has been canceled. If the next event is announced, check the official website for the latest ticket information.

Lesser-Known Viewing Spots

In recent years, the Kameoka Peace Festival Hozugawa Fireworks Display has offered paid seating throughout the venue, leaving very few places where visitors could watch for free. All riverside areas around the venue were designated as paid viewing areas, and watching the fireworks from surrounding roads was also prohibited.

However, if free viewing areas are established in the future, or for those who simply want to enjoy the atmosphere of the fireworks from a distance, the following spots are provided for reference. They may have been used by local residents in the past or may offer views from farther away. However, these locations may also fall within traffic-restricted or off-limits areas, so always follow instructions at the site.

1. Around Kameoka Sports Park:
   • Located relatively close to the fireworks launch site, this area may offer views from elevated spots. However, the park itself may also be subject to restrictions, so be sure to check in advance. It can be reached on foot or by bus from JR Kameoka Station.
2. Around Galleria Kameoka:
   • Although it is some distance from the venue, the fireworks may be visible from afar depending on how high they are launched. However, check in advance to make sure that buildings or other obstructions will not block the view.
3. Rooftops of commercial facilities around JR Kameoka Station, etc. (confirmation required):
   • In the past, there were reports that the fireworks could be seen from the rooftops of some commercial facilities, but it is highly likely that viewing is now prohibited or access is restricted. The installation of paid viewing seats may also obstruct the view.

Points to Note:

• This information is based on past examples and general assumptions, and the fireworks cannot be viewed because the 2026 event has been canceled.
• Even if the event is held in the future, viewing may not be possible due to traffic restrictions, off-limits areas, and the arrangement of paid viewing seats.
• Never park in a way that causes an obstruction or enter private property without permission. Follow all rules and observe proper etiquette.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will the 2026 Kameoka Peace Festival Hozugawa Fireworks Display be held? A. No. The 2026 Kameoka Peace Festival Hozugawa Fireworks Display has been announced as canceled for various reasons.

Q. Are there any places where I can watch the fireworks for free? A. In recent years, the Kameoka Peace Festival Hozugawa Fireworks Display has offered paid seating throughout the venue to ensure safety and a comfortable viewing environment, with no free viewing areas provided. Viewing from the riverbanks or roads around the venue was also prohibited.

Q. Will the fireworks festival be held in case of rain? A. The event is usually held in light rain, but it is canceled in severe weather. In the event of cancellation, there is generally no postponement. Visitors were advised to check the fireworks festival’s official website for the final decision on whether the event would be held.