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Explore all Season at a glance
Iwate has 8 fireworks festivals on the calendar, running from July 26 to August 15. The busiest month is August, with 7 festivals.
5 of the 8 shows fall on a Saturday or Sunday, spread across 5 different venues.
The season opens with Goshoko Festival｜Hidden Spots, 900 Free Parking Spaces (July 26) and closes with Iwate Tono Summer Fireworks Festival (August 15).
- July: 1
- August: 7
Goshoko Festival｜Hidden Spots, 900 Free Parking Spaces
The 44th Goshoko Festival takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Tsunagi Onsen in Morioka, Iwate. Around 4,000 fireworks will be launched over the lake, with underwater fireworks reflected on its surface as the highlight. This guide covers the approximately 800–900 free parking spaces, access, and lesser-known viewing spots.
📅 Sun, July 26📍 Special venue on the southern shore of Lake Goshoko (Tsunagi Onsen side) / over Lake Goshoko
Iwate – Sanriku-Ofunato Summer Festival Fireworks
A detailed guide to the “Sanriku-Ofunato Summer Festival Fireworks,” held on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This is one of the largest fireworks displays in Tohoku, with approximately 8,000 fireworks illuminating the night sky and sea. It covers everything you need to know before your visit, including event details, access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
📅 Sat, August 1🕐 19:30–20:15 (fireworks display)📍 Offshore area of Ofunato Bay, around the Ofunato Port Chaya-mae waterfront, and Minato Park
Ihatov Forum Light and Sound Pageant Fireworks Fantasy
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Time: 19:30–21:00 · Prefecture: Iwate
📅 Sat, August 8
Iwate – Morioka Fireworks Festival
A detailed guide to the 'Morioka Fireworks Festival' held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (public holiday). Enjoy a spectacular display of large-scale fireworks and wide starmines lighting up Morioka's night sky for approximately one hour. Covers the venue, access by train, bus and car, parking, traffic restrictions, and tickets.
📅 Tue, August 11🕐 Gates open 4:30 PM, Fireworks 7:25 PM – 8:30 PM (approx. 65 minutes)📍 Kitakami River riverbed downstream from Tonan Ohashi Bridge (都南大橋), Morioka City (盛岡市), Iwate Prefecture (岩手県)
Iwate Prefecture Fireworks Festivals
This comprehensive guide covers the latest information on fireworks festivals held in Iwate Prefecture in 2026. We provide detailed information on dates, venues, access, highlights, and hidden spots you'll want to know before you go. Enjoy the beautiful fireworks that light up the summer night sky in Iwate.
📅 Tue, August 11
Iwate — Ishidoriya Yume Festival
Held every August 13 in Hanamaki, Iwate, the Ishidoriya Yume Festival is a summer tradition featuring approximately 5,000 fireworks over the Kitakami River. This guide covers the 2026 event, access, quieter viewing locations and whether paid seating is available.
📅 Thu, August 13🕐 19:30–20:30, fireworks launch📍 Ishidoriya Taisho Bridge Park, Ishidoriya Waterfront Plaza; fireworks across the Kitakami River from Taisho Bridge Park
Iwate – Maesawa Summer Festival Summer Fireworks Display
A detailed guide to the Maesawa Summer Festival Summer Fireworks Display, taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Approximately 3,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky over Maesawa Ikiiki Sportsland. This guide covers event details, access, lesser-known viewing spots, paid seating information, and more.
📅 Sat, August 15🕐 Festival: 17:00～20:30 <br> Fireworks: 19:30～20:30📍 Maesawa Ikiiki Sportsland (27-1 Azabebate, Maesawa, Oshu City)
Iwate Tono Summer Fireworks Festival
The Tono Summer Fireworks Festival is held every year on 8月15日 in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture. Approximately 5,000 fireworks illuminate the night sky over the Tono Basin, while the powerful sound echoing through the surrounding mountains is a major highlight. Following its cancellation in 2025, we bring you detailed information on the 2026 event, which will be held for the first time in two years.
📅 Sat, August 15
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
