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Explore all Season at a glance
Nagano has 10 fireworks festivals on the calendar, running from February 7 to September 5. The busiest month is August, with 6 festivals.
7 of the 10 shows fall on a Saturday or Sunday, spread across 7 different venues.
The season opens with Nagano — Omachi Onsen Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival (February 7) and closes with Nagano National New Fireworks Competition (September 5).
- February: 1
- May: 1
- July: 1
- August: 6
- September: 1
Nagano — Omachi Onsen Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival
A guide to the 24th Omachi Onsen Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival, held in February 2026: fireworks in clear winter skies, powerful taiko performances, dates, venue, access, alternative viewpoints and free admission.
📅 Sat, February 7🕐 Fireworks from 20:50 for approximately 10 minutes on each date📍 Omachi Onsen Tourist Association car park
Norikura Kogen Hanabirium
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Time: 16:30–20:00 · Prefecture: Nagano
📅 Sat, May 9🕐 Doors open at 4:30 PM, Fireworks launch at 8:00 PM (scheduled for 45 minutes)
Nagano Kiso Town Fireworks Festival
Discover the details of the 2026 Minashi Shrine Grand Festival Kiso-Fukushima Fireworks Festival, held annually in Kiso Town, Nagano Prefecture. This summer tradition combines spectacular fireworks echoing through the Kiso Valley with the “Mikoshi Makuri,” one of Japan’s most unusual festivals.
📅 Thu, July 23
Nagano — Chikuma River Summer Fireworks Festival
The annual Chikuma River Summer Fireworks Festival in Chikuma, Nagano, takes place on Friday, August 7, 2026, with approximately 10,000 fireworks. This guide covers highlights including the sound echoing through the mountains and a 300 m Niagara display.
📅 Fri, August 7🕐 19:30–21:00📍 Chikuma River riverbank at Tokura Kamiyamada Onsen, between Taisho Bridge and Manyo Bridge
Iiyama Toro Nagashi Fireworks Festival｜Access・Paid Seating Guide
A detailed guide to the Chikuma Riverbank Summer Fireworks Festival, held every August 14 along the Chikuma River in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture. Enjoy approximately 2,000 fireworks and the dreamlike summer night created by the Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony held during Obon. Includes information on dates, access, paid seating, and parking.
📅 Fri, August 14📍 Chikuma Riverbank (left-bank riverbed upstream from Chuo Bridge)
Nagano – Saku Chikuma River Fireworks Festival
The Saku Chikuma River Fireworks Festival is a beloved summer tradition in Saku, Nagano. Around 4,000 fireworks launched from an island in the Chikuma River captivate spectators with an overwhelming sense of immersion and power. Visitors can enjoy a varied program including musical fireworks and Niagara Falls displays.
📅 Sat, August 15🕐 19:30–21:00 (scheduled to end at 21:00)📍 Chikuma River riverbank (between Saku Ohashi and Nozawa Bridge)
Lake Suwa Festival Fireworks
A detailed guide to the Lake Suwa Festival Fireworks, held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Discover the charm of one of Japan's largest lake fireworks displays, along with access methods, paid seating options, and recommended hidden spots.
📅 Sat, August 15🕐 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (scheduled)📍 On Lake Suwa, in front of Suwa City Lakeside Park (諏訪市湖畔公園前)
Nagano Prefecture Fireworks Festivals
Comprehensive and up-to-date information on fireworks festivals held in Nagano Prefecture in 2026. This guide details the dates, venues, access, and highlights of major fireworks displays across the prefecture, including the Suwako Festival Lake Fireworks Festival. Full of useful information to help you plan an unforgettable fireworks experience under the summer night sky.
📅 Sat, August 15
Shinshu Ueda Grand Fireworks Festival｜Launch Times, Hidden Viewing Spots, Reserved Seating, and Parking
The Shinshu Ueda Grand Fireworks Festival 2026 will take place on August 29 (Sat.) from 19:00〜20:30 along the Chikuma River riverbed, with approximately 8,000 fireworks lighting up the sky. This guide covers the music-synchronized fireworks, the competition between 3 local fireworks companies, hidden viewing spots, reserved seating, and parking information.
📅 Sat, August 29🕐 19:00〜20:30 (scheduled)📍 Chikuma River riverbed (downstream from Tokiwa Shimbashi)
Nagano National New Fireworks Competition
The National New Fireworks Competition is a highly artistic fireworks display where pyrotechnicians from across Japan compete in skill and originality. This guide provides detailed information on the 2026 event, access, hidden viewing spots, and paid seating.
📅 Sat, September 5📍 On Lake Suwa in front of Suwa City Lakeside Park
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
Day tourEvening Wisteria Illumination at Ashikaga Flower Park with Daytime Nemophila Exploration in Ibaraki Prefecture – Spring Journey
¥6,900〜
Day tourSea Sunset, Cherry Blossoms, and Sacred Temples: A Full Day in Hitachi
¥6,900〜
Day tourDay Trip to Saiko Iyashi No Sato Nenba Village in the Fuji Five Lakes Region
¥6,900〜
Day tourMt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko Autumn Day Tour — Oishi Park, Lakeside, Momiji Corridor
¥6,900〜