Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival｜Venue Changed・Naruto Summer Festival

Highlights

Music Fireworks × Laser Lights

The event may seem small-scale based solely on its approximately 1,000 fireworks, but this is not the kind of event that competes on the number of fireworks. It is designed as a production show combining music and laser lights with the fireworks, all condensed into 20 minutes.

Eve of the Awa Odori

The Naruto Awa Odori begins the following day. You can watch the fireworks on August 7 and enjoy the Awa Odori from the next day onward, making this an efficient itinerary if you are planning a trip to Tokushima.

An Event You Can Enjoy All Day

The event begins at 17:30, with stage performances, festival stalls, and a market. The fireworks take place during the final 20 minutes. Arriving early and enjoying the entire venue is the best way to experience this event.

Access

By Train

It is approximately a 20-minute walk from Naruto Station on the JR Naruto Line.

Be careful about the last train home. There is no confirmed information for 2026 regarding whether special trains will operate. If you plan to use public transportation, be sure to check the last train schedule in advance.

By Car

• Approximately 10 minutes from the Naruto IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway
• Approximately 15 minutes from the Naruto-kita IC

Temporary parking lots (shuttle buses scheduled to operate)

• Parking lots around Naruto City Culture Hall
• Naruto City Hall parking lot
• Parking lots around the Otsuka Pharmaceutical factory

Parking is limited, and major traffic congestion is expected. The use of public transportation is recommended.

Traffic Restrictions

Traffic restrictions will be implemented around the venue from 16:00〜around 22:00, and some areas will be closed to vehicles.

Paid Seating and Tickets

There is no paid seating for viewing the fireworks. Viewing is free.

However, for the stage event seating, a priority-entry system requiring advance applications (by lottery) has been introduced to prevent heatstroke and ensure safety. Admission is free. If you also want to watch the stage performances, check the official website for the advance application period.

Viewing Spots

Since the venue has moved, the former tips about little-known viewing spots around Muya River Waterfront Park are no longer applicable. Possible options around the new venue include the following.

1. Inside Naruto Otsuka Sports Park (around Pocari Sweat Stadium and the No. 2 Athletics Stadium)

This is the main venue, but because the grounds are extensive, you should be able to find relatively spacious viewing areas. Because it is inside the venue, getting around is easy, making it the most reliable option.

2. Around Naruto City Culture Hall

This is one of the locations where temporary parking will be available. Although it is a little farther from the venue, you may be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the fireworks, making it suitable for those who want to prioritize getting their car out quickly afterward.

3. Nearby Higher Ground

Naruto Otsuka Sports Park itself is located on elevated ground, but from even higher spots nearby, you may be able to enjoy the fireworks together with Naruto’s nighttime scenery. Please check the exact locations locally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is the Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival held? Since 2025, the venue has been changed to Naruto Otsuka Sports Park (61 Shima, Tateiwa, Muya-cho, Naruto City). It is not held around the former venue, Muya River Waterfront Park.

Q. How many fireworks are launched? Approximately 1,000. They are launched over approximately 20 minutes, from 20:40〜21:00, in a production combining music fireworks and laser lights.

Q. Is paid seating available? There is no paid seating for the fireworks. Viewing is free. However, stage event seating uses a priority-entry system based on advance applications (lottery-based and free).

Q. What happens if it rains? The event will be held in rainy weather. It will be canceled in severe weather, and there is no alternate date. The event time may be changed depending on weather conditions.

Map of the Venue

View the venue on Google Maps