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Top/Tohoku/75th Goshogawara Fireworks Festival
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75th Goshogawara Fireworks Festival

Aomori 8/3/2026 (Mon)5,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/3/2026 (Mon).See fireworks festivals in Aomori·See the 8 fireworks calendar
The 75th Goshogawara Fireworks Festival - about 5,000 fireworks color the night sky
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The 75th Goshogawara Fireworks Festival - about 5,000 fireworks color the night sky

Fireworks count5,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 20,000 people
Time19:20~21:00
AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The Goshogawara Fireworks Display — its 75th edition — fills the Iwai riverbed at Hokuto Ground in Goshogawara, Aomori, on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 19:20 to 21:00 with 5,000 shells. Music fireworks that please eye and ear together anchor a program of star-mines large and small, and a photo contest collects shots from the night. Paid seats are on sale until they run out. JR Goshogawara Station is a 10-minute walk away, with a paid lot of 500 spaces at 1,000 yen per day.

Overview

Set on the Iwai River's Hokuto Ground, Goshogawara's summer display builds its roughly 100-minute program around music fireworks that play to eye and ear at once, backed by star-mines large and small among the 5,000 shells — a show that keeps its grip to the end. A fireworks photo contest runs alongside, open to shots taken at the display. Tickets for relaxed paid seating are on sale now and close out when gone, so early purchase is the safe move. JR Goshogawara Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue; drivers arrive in about 25 minutes from the Nanae IC via the Tsugaru Expressway, parking 500 spaces at 1,000 yen per day, settled at the entrance and usable from 3 to 10 p.m.

Details

Date8/3 (Mon)
End date8/3 (Mon)
Time19:20~21:00
VenueIwaki River Riverbed (Hokuto Ground)
Address青森県五所川原市
Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available: 500 spaces, ¥1,000/day *Pay at entrance upon arrival, 3:00 PM–10:00 PM)
Organizer0173-35-2121 Goshogawara Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

10 min walk from JR Goshogawara Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 25 min from Tohoku Expressway Namioka IC via Tsugaru Expressway

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Be on the riverbed 30–45 minutes before the start. The program runs about 100 minutes, so a late entrance still gets plenty — but the best spots fill early. The paid lot (500 spaces) settles fees at the entrance and opens at 3 p.m.

With kids

Music fireworks swing their volume with the choreography, so ear protection helps little ones feel safe. Riverside nights turn cool — bring a light layer.

Photography tips

With a photo contest attached, plenty of attendees come to shoot. Music fireworks are easy to time, making them friendly subjects for burst-mode attempts. In crowded zones, be considerate with tripods.

Payment

The general viewing area is free; paid seats are ticket-based (sold until gone). Parking: 500 spaces at 1,000 yen per day, paid at the entrance. Stalls generally take cash.

Venue Location

40.811, 140.4483

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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