Toyama – August 8 Janto Koi Uozu Festival Marine Fireworks Display

Information current as of July 2026. Please check the official website before setting out.

Held every summer in Uozu, Toyama Prefecture, the Janto Koi Uozu Festival is a major event that brings together local tradition and lively entertainment. One of its biggest attractions is the Marine Fireworks Display. Approximately 2,000 fireworks launched from offshore Uozu Port illuminate both the night sky and the surface of the sea, creating a spectacular scene that truly symbolizes summer in Uozu.

Event Overview

The Janto Koi Uozu Festival Marine Fireworks Display is one of the main events held on the second day of the Janto Koi Uozu Festival. Launched from a barge offshore, the fireworks feature dynamic displays unique to a marine fireworks show, including standard aerial fireworks, starmines, and underwater starmines.

Venue and Map

The Marine Fireworks Display takes place at Uozu Port in Uozu, Toyama Prefecture. The fireworks are launched from a barge positioned offshore on the Kurobe side of the port. With few buildings blocking the view, visitors can enjoy the powerful fireworks up close from the spacious, open shoreline.

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Access

By train
The venue is approximately a 15-minute walk from Uozu Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway. Free shuttle buses are also scheduled to run from Uozu Station, taking approximately 10 minutes to reach the area near the venue, followed by a walk of approximately 5 minutes. Dentetsu-Uozu Station on the Toyama Chihō Railway is also approximately a 15-minute walk away.

By car
From the Uozu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway, take Prefectural Route 52 toward Uozu Port. The drive takes approximately 10 minutes (approximately 3 km).
Traffic restrictions are scheduled to be in place around the venue on the day of the event. In previous years, restrictions have been imposed from 16:30 to 24:00 or from 18:40 to around 21:30, so allow plenty of time for your journey.

Parking
Approximately 300～400 free parking spaces are scheduled to be available. Main parking options include Ariso Dome Parking, Uozu City Hall, Uozu Municipal Seibu Junior High School, the Purification Center, and the Toyama Prefectural Government General Office. As heavy traffic is expected, arriving early is recommended.

Be aware of the last train home
The fireworks are scheduled to finish at around 20:20, but congestion leaving the venue and reaching the station can take time. We recommend checking the last train times for public transportation in advance.

Paid Seating and Tickets

Details of paid viewing areas for the 2026 Marine Fireworks Display have not yet been officially announced. For reference, in 2025, 30 paid viewing seats were offered on a limited basis for 3,000 yen (tax included). Reservations were required in advance, and no same-day sales were planned. Payment was accepted in cash only at the reception desk on the day. Paid viewing areas are likely to be offered again in 2026, but the types of seats, prices, and sales methods may change. Check the official Janto Koi Uozu Festival website for the latest information.

Lesser-Known Viewing Spots

1. Along Mirage Road
   The area along Mirage Road, which runs beside Uozu Port, is an excellent place to watch the fireworks up close. With nothing obstructing the view, you can fully enjoy the magical sight of aerial fireworks reflected on the surface of the sea from the open shoreline. The area around Uozu Sea Station Mirage is especially convenient for picking up food and drinks, and is also one of the highlights where you can enjoy a collaboration with UO!JAZZ.

2. Parks around Uozu Port
   Several spacious parks are scattered around Uozu Port, making them a good choice for those who want to avoid the crowds and watch the fireworks in a relatively relaxed setting. They are ideal for spending a leisurely summer evening with family or friends.

3. High ground near the shoreline
   From locations on slightly elevated ground, you can take in the entire fireworks display at a glance and enjoy the spectacle across a wider area. These spots are also likely to provide excellent locations for photography.

4. Around Suwa Shrine
   On the same day as the fireworks display, the Tatemono Festival, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, is held at Suwa Shrine. From around the shrine, you can enjoy a beautiful collaboration unique to Uozu: the lantern-lit Tatemono floats competing with the fireworks in the night sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the Janto Koi Uozu Festival Marine Fireworks Display held?
A. The 2026 Marine Fireworks Display will be held from 19:40 to 20:20 on August 8, 2026 (Sat). In the event of severe weather, it will be postponed to August 10, 2026 (Mon). If severe weather also affects the 10th, the event will be canceled.

Q. Are paid seats available for the fireworks display?
A. Details of paid viewing areas for 2026 have not yet been officially announced, but paid viewing seats for the Marine Fireworks Display were sold for 3,000 yen in 2025. As seats are generally limited and require advance reservations, we recommend checking the official information early and booking as soon as reservations open.

Q. Are there any other events to enjoy alongside the fireworks display?
A. Yes. The Janto Koi Uozu Festival takes place over 3 days, from August 7, 2026 (Fri) to August 9, 2026 (Sun), with a variety of events in addition to the Marine Fireworks Display. These include the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Tatemono Festival (August 7 and 8), the local folk dance parade featuring the Serikomi Chōroku dance (August 9), the seaside JAZZ live performance UO!JAZZ (August 8), and Uozu Candle Road, where visitors are guided by the gentle glow of handmade candles (August 8). The entire city is filled with excitement throughout the festival.