Osaka — Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival

Getting there

Extensive traffic restrictions apply on the day, and surrounding roads become very congested. Public transport is strongly recommended.

• Hirakata venue
  • The official FAQ identifies Keihan Hirakata-shi Station as the nearest station. Follow the event signs and staff directions from the station to the riverside venue.
• Takatsuki venue
  • The official venue is the Otsuka district of Yodogawa Riverside Park in Takatsuki. Because the organiser publishes detailed traffic restrictions for the Otsuka area, check the current official access map before departure.

Crowd-related precautions After the fireworks, roads and public transport become extremely crowded. Allow plenty of time and check your return journey in advance. The organisers state that venue parking is unavailable and nearby roads include vehicle-restriction zones. Do not park on surrounding roads or in private commercial car parks without permission.

Paid seating and tickets

Paid viewing areas are available at both Hirakata and Takatsuki. The official 2026 sales information lists the following main seat types and prices, including tax.

• Table for 6: ¥42,000.
• Table for 4: ¥32,000.
• Accessible table seating: ¥42,000 for up to 6 people.
• Pair of chair seats: ¥12,000 for 2 people.
• Individual chair seat: ¥4,500.
• Picnic-sheet area: ¥30,000 for up to 6 people.
• Photography area: ¥10,000 for 1 person.
• VIP container-house space, Hirakata only: ¥3,000,000 for up to 10 people.

The organisers also sell selected chair and pair-chair seats to overseas customers through KKday. Preschool children are not counted toward capacity when they can share an adult's space under the organiser's conditions; check the latest ticket rules before purchase.

Viewing and safety guidance

The safest choice is to use the official Hirakata or Takatsuki viewing areas and follow the organiser's on-site instructions. The event is held on the Yodo River, not the Katsura River.

1. Hirakata venue — Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata district This is one of the two official venues and includes paid and event-use areas close to the display.

2. Takatsuki venue — Yodogawa Riverside Park, Otsuka district This is the official venue on the Takatsuki side of the Yodo River. The organisers publish separate access and traffic-restriction information for this district.

3. Areas around Hirakata Ohashi Traffic and pedestrian restrictions apply around the bridge and riverbanks. Do not stop in restricted passages, on embankment routes needed for circulation, or anywhere staff prohibit viewing.

4. Other riverside or commercial-property viewpoints Do not assume a rooftop, shop car park or private property is open for fireworks viewing. The organiser specifically asks visitors not to enter private property or use nearby shop and supermarket parking without permission.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How is the number of fireworks determined? A. It is based on the 4,777 children born in Hirakata, Takatsuki and Katano during 2025, plus 100 memorial fireworks, for a total of 4,877 in 2026.

Q. Is parking available at the venue? A. No. The organisers state that venue parking is unavailable on the day and ask visitors to use public transport.

Q. What are the two official venues? A. The Hirakata venue is in the Hirakata district of Yodogawa Riverside Park, and the Takatsuki venue is in the Otsuka district of Yodogawa Riverside Park. Both are on the Yodo River.

Q. Under what conditions is the festival cancelled? A. It goes ahead in rain but is cancelled in severe weather. Check the official event website for the latest decision before travelling.